Strategies for the detection of unknown biological materials

One has to be first become aware that the possibility does indeed exist that "unconventional" biological agents be encountered in the field. There are a variety of strategies that could be implemented in either trigger or detection platforms that could be used to detect signatures from biological agents and possibly determine that they could present a danger to health and life. However, we need to change our paradigms on how we think about the problem. The most important thing is to provide a detection and warning system that exploits credible signatures so that those in peril can take the appropriate protective measures.