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Mining microbes in Our National Parks. Should NPS commercialize the commons?

October 16, 2006/

Microbes living in Yellowstone’s thermal pools may hold the keys to valuable commercial innovations. National Park Service officials say if “bioprospectors” find microbial gold mines in the park, the agency wants a cut of the profits.

by John S. Adams

Full Story: http://www.missoulanews.com/News/News.asp?no=6026

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