Abstract: Science Set Journal of Economics Research

Abstract:
Humanity devoid of sound ethical values is like a rudderless ship which sails aimlessly and accepts any intervening moral current as the ideal for human existence. Biotechnologists and pharmacists are imbued with the knowledge of germs and microorganisms as they strive to produce therapeutic drugs for the wellbeing of man. These germs can be transformed into biological weapons in some covert bio-weapon laboratories by some states and non-state actors in order to appear relevant, powerful and unconquerable before the comity of nations. Biological weapons are programmed to effectively eliminate and annihilate human beings, animals and plants depending on the needs of their users or manufacturers. International humanitarian law regulates conflict to minimize human suffering. However, the world has recorded the devastating effects of bio-weapon on a number of occasions. Consequently, the primary objective of this work is to evaluate the moral implications and impacts of bio-weapons in the 21st Century and proffer solutions to save lives.