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    • Biosecurity in English literature conflates biosafety (preventing accidental release) and biosecurity (preventing intentional release).
    • Bioterrorism remains rare, yet effective surveillance is crucial for both biosafety and biosecurity.
    • Traditional epidemiological surveillance lacks the sensitivity and speed needed for effective biological threat alerts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the evolution of biosecurity concepts and their implications for public health.
    • To evaluate the potential of novel biological surveillance tools.
    • To highlight the critical need for preparedness in responding to biological hazards.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of biosecurity and biosafety definitions and their English/French distinctions.
    • Analysis of traditional epidemiological surveillance limitations for bioterrorism.
    • Exploration of emerging biological surveillance technologies (e.g., sewer monitoring, CRISPR).

    Main Results:

    • Novel biological tools offer enhanced sensitivity and speed for detecting infectious agents.
    • Decentralized use of new biological tools presents accessibility challenges outside research settings.
    • Preparedness for rapid identification and engagement of biomedical experts is paramount.

    Conclusions:

    • Advancements in biotechnology offer new avenues for biological threat detection and surveillance.
    • Effective biosecurity necessitates an integrated approach combining advanced surveillance with robust expert networks.
    • The key challenge lies in developing preparedness strategies to quickly mobilize experts during biological incidents.