concept   gene patents
statement   Indigenous communities oppose gene patents due to ethical concerns about traditional knowledge and living organisms.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 biological patents Indigenous communities Controversial and unethical due to the commodification of living organisms and traditional knowledge, leading to resistance and legal battles. 1
2 gene patents Indigenous communities Gene patents are viewed as unethical and controversial, as they can exploit traditional knowledge and restrict access to essential medicines and agricultural resources. 1
3 patenting of biological discoveries Indigenous communities Viewed as inappropriate due to ethical and spiritual considerations about nature and living organisms 1