DNA
genomics
sustainable development
germplasm
intellectual property rights
biotechnology
rural development
genetically modified
Brazil
cotton
India
global biotech
genetic resources
biopiracy
It is now known that humans and chimpanzees share 99.4 percent and 98.4 percent of their genes. This relatedness extends far beyond taxonomic classification and has very real consequences for the current IPR system, which vies that genetic distinctiveness of species are greater. As a result, offices are issuing biotech patens that are broader than before.