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New rules for natural products research

Nature Biotechnology volume 17, pages 921–922 (1999)Cite this article

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Dwindling natural resources have spurred tighter regulations for biodiversity prospecting.

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    Michael A. Gollin

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Gollin, M. New rules for natural products research. Nat Biotechnol 17, 921–922 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1038/12921

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