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Oceans: What Lies Beneath – Unlocking biotech gold
Why scientists are trawling the oceans for new compounds, chemicals and gene sequences
Scientists are trawling the ocean and its flora and fauna for new compounds, chemicals and new gene sequences that could provide biotech companies with a wealth of raw material to create new medicines.
In the third of four programmes about exploring the deep oceans, Gabrielle Walker asks, how can we use our many discoveries for everyone?
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