But experts say it is also necessary to develop much better technology to detect, diagnose and treat biological agents.

Moreover, it said the Pentagon has not fielded a system to detect biological agents.

It does not have primary responsibility for developing protective gear worn by troops or sensors designed to detect agents.

Nanotechnology can improve the military's ability to detect biological agents.

By using nanotechnology, the military would be able to create sensor systems that could detect biological agents.

Inside are three kinds of sensors that can detect biological or chemical agents.

"FlightHawk One has detected radioactive and chemical agents in the area."

He worked on a new method to detect toxic agents in the nervous system.

It can also detect genotoxic agents missed in in vitro tests.

Devices to detect lethal chemical and biological agents were developed.