Regulating Bioprospecting
Author | : Padmashree Gehl Sampath |
Publisher | : United Nations University Press |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789280811124 |
ISBN-13 | : 9280811126 |
Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Regulating Bioprospecting by : Padmashree Gehl Sampath
Download or read book Regulating Bioprospecting written by Padmashree Gehl Sampath and published by United Nations University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bioprospecting--the search for useful biochemical compounds and genes in nature--has been the focus of international negotiations for more than a decade. This book examines the optimal property rights structures and institutional mechanisms for regulating bioprospecting for drug research. It includes examples of bioprospecting collaborations in several countries.