Plagues, Cyborgs, and Supersoldiers: The Human Domain of War

The emergence of ever more countries with advanced biotechnology capabilities raises a new, more dynamic future for biotechnology at war. The authors of this report explore existing and future biotechnology breakthroughs and address how they could be used in war and conflict—particularly by warfighters. The authors also use vignettes to show possible applications of biotechnology by state or nonstate actors.