Sowing where you reap

Article Abstract:

Many Third World countries have called for more profit sharing from the developed countries that take bioresources and do not return any of the proceeds once they have developed a particular drug. The Philippines is among the countries that have passed legislation aimed at controlling screened material.

Laws, regulations and rules, Ethical aspects, Pharmaceutical research, Biopharmaceutics, Biopharmaceuticals

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Profile: Jan Moor-Jankowski

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Scientist Jan Moor-Jankowski is pursuing a case against the officials of the New York University for allegedly failing to provide him with whistle-blower protection and forcing him to abandon the job. NYU counteracted that the decision was made due to financial reasons.

Cases, Whistle blowing, Whistleblowing, New York University, Moor-Jankowski, Jan

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Interview with a parrot

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Irene M. Pepperberg of the University of Arizona has proof that birds are capable of using language creatively. Her 20-year old African gray parrot named Alex can count and name and recognize up to 100 objects including their size, shape and color.

Research, Behavior, Animal communication, Parrots

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