Sharing Rich Benefits from Plant, Animal, Microbial DNA Sequences (IMAGE)

UN Convention on Biological Diversity

Sharing Rich Benefits from Plant, Animal, Microbial DNA Sequences

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By analysing digital versions of the DNA of plants, animals, and microbes (such as bacteria), scientists identify genes to help create or improve medicines, skincare products, foods and nutritional supplements, feed for animals, bioplastics, and textiles, among other products.

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