Biopiracy: An Ethical Issue

What is Biopiracy?

• Biopiracy refers to the unauthorized acquisition, exploration, or commercial exploitation of biological resources, such as plants, animals, microorganisms, or traditional knowledge associated with these resources, by individuals, companies, or organizations without proper authorization or fair compensation to the countries and communities that are the custodians of these resources. This term is often used in the context of developing and un…

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Genetic Engineering

• Biotechnology involves the application of techniques that utilize living organisms or enzymes derived from them to create products and processes beneficial to humans. While traditional practices like curd, bread, or wine-making can be considered forms of biotechnology, the term is now commonly used in a more restricted sense. Specifically, it refers to processes employing genetically modified organisms on a larger scale.
• In a broader context, biotechnology en…

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