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2007-03-28 | permalink
Hands off our genes, say Pacific Islanders
Pacific Islanders are demanding the power to restrict patenting of their human, plant and animal genes, even if they run foul of international patent laws. A new book documents 16 "acrimonious" encounters between scientific researchers and indigenous communities and calls for Pacific states to take a united approach to gaining control over such patents in the region.
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2007-03-28 | permalink
Hands off our genes, say Pacific Islanders
Pacific Islanders are demanding the power to restrict patenting of their human, plant and animal genes, even if they run foul of international patent laws. A new book documents 16 "acrimonious" encounters between scientific researchers and indigenous communities and calls for Pacific states to take a united approach to gaining control over such patents in the region.
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