Pharmaceutical giant shares the wealth: Merck funds research and development in Costa Rica
Article Abstract:
Costa Rica's National Biodiversity Institute (INBio) signed a contract with Merck & Co. in 1991. INBio will provide Merck with genetic materials from Costa Rican flora and fauna; Merck will provide $1.14 million, royalties, technical assistance and training. INBio is primarily in conservation; bioprospecting funds the programs.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
The wealth of Wadsworth
Article Abstract:
The Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford has a noted collection of decorative arts that dates back to Hartford's days as a home for wealthy West Indian traders. Its collections include American silver, Herter Brothers furniture and Hudson River School painter Thomas Cole.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Attack of a giant tusker
Article Abstract:
Daryl and Sharna Balfour were out in South Africa's Kruger National Park photographing elephants when a large bull suddenly attacked Daryl. He suffered extensive injuries as a result of the attack but he was lucky enough to survive.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Before you get a tan: know the real risks of sun exposure. Sun-care essentials. Practicing safe sun
- Abstracts: Ancient rivers of life. On rivers remote and vast. Cruising through ancient China
- Abstracts: Prostate pill. Gift guide for the hard-to-shop-for relationships in your life. A user's guide to the pill
- Abstracts: Connecticut's golden corner. Thursdays in Rosaly's garden. Garden State babylon
- Abstracts: In the jaws of a great white shark. Knight in white jumpsuit: life with my hound dog husband. Great expectations