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Biological Weapons Convention

Meaning

An international treaty prohibiting the development, production, stockpiling, acquisition, retention, or transfer of biological agents and toxins for hostile purposes. This convention establishes a fundamental global norm against biological warfare, directly influencing the ethical and security parameters of advanced biotechnology and pathogen research. It seeks to safeguard human populations from deliberate biological disruption, which could include agents engineered to target and compromise delicate endocrine systems. Adherence to this treaty is a commitment to the peaceful application of biological science for human health.