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Biocrime Definition:
Use of biological materials (organisms or their toxins) to subvert societal goals or laws.
Prescott's Microbiology 9th Edition by Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Christopher J. Woolverton
Biocrime Notes:
Biocrime is same as the assault crime, however, there is not use or knife or gun in this sort of crime. The weapons used in this crime are toxins or pathogens. In multiple countries, strict action are taken against biocrimes and public health agencies are involved in trying to eliminate such happenings
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