A hidden threat against the United States is becoming increasingly potentially catastrophic; bioterrorism is now almost unstoppable. With new technologies such as genetic engineering, pathology and high-tech electronics, a bioterrorism attack could have a record number of victims. The truth is that this is real and very dangerous. There are secret bioweapons research facilities around the world hidden right under our noses. The threat of bioterrorism against the US is growing sharply and goes unnoticed; in response, we must take action to be prepared for this catastrophic event. New technologies are making bioterrorists better equipped and facilitating research and development. Genetic engineering is the prime example of how a biological weapon for mass destruction can easily be created. A virus like Ebola Zaire – a virus with a mortality rate of up to 90% – could be engineered to have an easier mode of transmission. The small change, a change in just a few genes, could potentially destroy most, if not all, life on earth. If Ebola Zaire was designed to have the same way of spreading as Ebola Reston, which spreads through the air (Preston 336), it could reach a death toll that is only experienced in fiction. Pathology studies also help increase the likelihood of a successful attack. . In the past, we have studied how a disease could be positioned to cause the optimal number of deaths. The secret program that was conducted from 1932 to 1945 at Camp (now Fort) Detrick, in Frederick, MD, organized 239 open-air experiments related to pathology. These experiments used benign bacterial substitutes to monitor how clouds of bacteria spread in the environment (Drexler). A terrorist who has access to the data from these experiments or to the... medium of paper... everyone owns and knows how to use a space suit similar to those in Richard Preston's The Hot Zone, then a bioterrorist attack would be quickly foiled. Other technologies, such as filters to be installed in homes and cars, would be a big step forward in keeping airborne diseases out of enclosed spaces. Furthermore, it is good to be aware of the properties of these diseases and how they spread. The idea of ​​an actual attack in the United States may seem a little far-fetched, but it may be more reality than science fiction. Bioterrorism is a real threat, and you can take action to help maintain it. Staying informed and vigilant about diseases and how they spread can help keep the United States a safe place and minimize the effects of a bioterrorism attack. It's up to us to know what to do in the event of a disaster. Stay informed and help keep our country safe!