Patent on life
Description
The process of genetic engineering is becoming more sophisticated. Inventors of new plants, drugs and life-forms are now attempting to patent their creations. If successful the patents could lead to large multinational corporations owning the world's crops.
Runtime
40 min
Series
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
1992
Database
Alexander Street
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