Biopiracy is the practice of collecting and exploiting biological resources or genetic materials from a region or community without authorization, compensation, or sharing the resulting profits with the country or people of origin.

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Bioprospecting is the search for biological resources, such as plants, bacteria, and other microorganisms in nature, to discover and develop new commercial products like life-saving drugs or treatments.

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Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.

Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology.

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The Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty enacted in 1993 that establishes national sovereignty over genetic and biological materials, requiring researchers to make prior agreements with landowners for compensation before collecting samples.

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