In the biotech revolution, it is the human body, not iron or steel or plastic, that's at the source. Are the biocapitalists going to be allowed to dig without consent into our genetic codes, then market them?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In biotech, the human body is the source; concerns arise about biocapitalists mining genetic code without consent for profit.
- In plain terms
- Biotech raises consent issues when companies profit from our genes.
- What can you take from it?
- Demand consent and ethical oversight in genetic research.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should consent be obtained for genetic use?
- What balance between profit and public good is fair?
Another view
It may overlook benefits of biotech advances for health.
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