Biological and chemical weaponsChaos, fear and death. These three words are most people's first thoughts when they see the destructive consequences of biological or chemical weapons. These weapons of mass destruction (also known as weapons of mass destruction) are actually considered the deadliest weapons of all time, not only for humans, but also for other animals and plants. Biological and chemical warfare has become a major threat not only to the security of the American people, but also on front lines across the world. To address this, the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and the Chemical Weapons Convention could do. carry out mandatory background checks for anyone purchasing additives contained in bio/chemical weapons, mandatory security drills, and tighten up bans on the use of these weapons in war. What is biological warfare? Biological warfare is a means of causing chaos, fear, pain and suffering in the enemy through the use of natural toxins. Biological warfare has been around for a very long time, since the first act of chemical warfare in 1000 BC, and even since the American War of Independence. But the earliest recorded events date back to the times of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire of Julius Caesar. For example, Mark Antony threw barrels of venomous snakes at enemy ships during naval battles, and Roman/Greek officers also poisoned the rivers leading to the Roman Empire. city ​​they invaded in the 14th and 15th centuries by catapulting corpses caused and carrying smallpox, and during the American War of Independence, British officers distributed smallpox-infected blankets to Native Americans. What is a biological weapon? A bioweapon is the use of toxins to cause disease in humans (also a... middle of paper... very painfully (obviously). Cyanide works quickly, but only large amounts are fatal. Cyanide poisoning can be treated with inhaled amyl nitrate, intravenous sodium nitrite, and sodium thiosulfate. Then there is the best-known nerve agent, sarin, which is clear, colorless, tasteless, and finally odorless. risk of inhalation The effects of Sarin poisoning include a runny nose, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, reflexive bowel movements and urination, involuntary muscle movements, severe migraines, confusion and fatigue Victims stop breathing and die Antidotes to sarin when affected are atropine and pralidoxmine. Eyes and skin should be flushed thoroughly if exposed. Finally, there is the most well-known suffocating agent, chlorine..