Mutations in these genes result in abnormal or failed development of polarization in the Drosophila embryo. Nusslein-Volhard's experiments in 1979 identified and characterized all mutant alleles that affected the dorsal-ventral axis. Genes affecting dorsal-ventral polarization fall into two categories:
Biological warfare (BW)âalso known as germ warfare âis the use of biological toxins or infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi with the intent to kill or incapacitate humans, animals or plants as an act of war.
18 thoughts on âThe Problem with Hybrid Warfareâ. 1  This piece is an excellent wake-up call. The multi-dimensional threat of hybrid warfare is a post-industrial, information-age challenge to governance structures and processes that continue to look at the world in terms of outmoded 20th century national security paradigms. 2  Excellent.