Benefit Sharing Could Help Fund Conservation
From: Pat Maxwell
Series: May 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Length: 01:32
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By using an enzyme found in the bacterium Thermus aquaticus, scientist Mary Mullis invented a technique to multiply DNA sequences millions of times in a few hours. It is used today in many areas of modern biology research and has also made a lot of money. But Yellowstone didn't get a nickel...
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By using an enzyme found in the bacterium Thermus aquaticus, scientist Mary Mullis invented a technique to multiply DNA sequences millions of times in a few hours. It is used today in many areas of modern biology research and has also made a lot of money. But Yellowstone didn't get a nickel...
