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
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Date of Publication
1992
Database
Alexander Street
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