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This book offers comprehensive coverage of�biomarker/biosensor interactions for the rapid detection of weapons of�bioterrorism, as well as current research trends and future developments and�applications. It will be useful to researchers in this field who are interested�in new developments in the early detection of such. The authors have collected�very valuable and, in some aspects indispensable experience in the area i.e. in�the development and application of portable biosensors for the detection of�potential hazards. Most efforts are centered on the development of�immunochemical assays including flow-lateral systems and engineered antibodies�and their fragments. In addition, new approaches to the detection of enzyme�inhibitors, direct enzymatic and microbial detection of metabolites and�nutrients are elaborated. Some realized prototypes and concept devices applicable�for the further use as a basis for the cooperation programs are also discussed. There is a particular focus on electrochemical and optical detection systems, including those employing carbon nanotubes, quantum dots and metal nanoparticles. The authors are well-known scientists and most of them are editors�of respected international scientific journals. Although recently developed biosensors�utilize known principles, the biosensing devices described can significantly�shorten the time required for successful detection and enhance efforts in more time-consuming�directions, e.g. remote sensing systems and validation in real-sample analysis. The authors describe advances in all stages of biosensor development: the selection of biochemical components, their use in biosensor assembly, detection�principles and improvements and applications for real sample assays.Typham this is the title: Biosensors for Security and Bioterrorism Applications