# Who Really Profits from Nature’s Genetic Resources? 🌍

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/who-really-profits-from-nature-s-genetic-resources/290247>\
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**Tags:** piracy\
**Created:** [August 30, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/who-really-profits-from-nature-s-genetic-resources/290247 "2024-08-30T13:06:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/who-really-profits-from-nature-s-genetic-resources/290247/1 "2024-08-30T13:06:23Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **Genetic Harvesting**  
Scientists are extracting and digitizing genetic data from microorganisms in North Yorkshire, with the aim of selling this information to AI and biotech companies.

2. **Ownership Debate**  
Developing nations, rich in biodiversity, argue for a global system that ensures companies pay for using genetic data, citing past profits from valuable genetic discoveries.

3. **Controversy and Solutions**  
Critics label the commercialization of genetic data without compensating source countries as “biopiracy.” Proposed solutions include a global fund for fair benefit-sharing, though details are still debated.

**Read more at:** [The Guardian](https://theguardian.com)