'Wild west' approach to claiming the oceans' genetic resources must end: researchers
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 12:32
in Mathematics & Economics
New international agreements are required to ensure nations benefit equally from medicines, foods and biofuels derived from the ocean's untapped genetic riches, according to a panel of University of British Columbia and European researchers presenting at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Vancouver on Feb. 17.
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