News Headline

Africa’s genetic material is still being misused

Source
Mail & Guardian (South Africa)

Publication Date
2020-01-06

Biodiversity — the variation in all living organisms — is one of Africa’s richest assets. As a result, its genetic material is coveted by scientists, biotechnology companies and research institutes globally. For decades, there has been a flow of data and biosamples from the African continent to the global north. This has often been in the absence of legitimate participant consent, community engagement or data or material transfer agreements.

Content
https://mg.co.za/article/2020-01-06-africas-genetic-material-is-still-being-misused