Publications by authors named "Jean-Francois Bloch"
Mar Genomics
October 2014
Article Synopsis
- The sea is poised to drive economic development through advances in marine biotechnologies, which are yielding innovative products and processes.
- The advent of synthetic biology presents opportunities and challenges, particularly concerning intellectual property rights and bio-diversity laws that must be navigated for responsible exploitation.
- Collaboration among researchers, industry players, and legal experts is essential to address the complexities and ensure fair sharing of benefits from marine biotechnology advancements.
Microb Biotechnol
September 2010
Article Synopsis
- The marine environment hosts incredible biodiversity and genetic resources that are still not fully explored compared to land ecosystems.
- Despite increasing interest from scientists and industries, discovering new compounds from marine microorganisms is complicated by strict legislation.
- The Convention on Biological Diversity aims to ensure fair sharing of benefits among stakeholders (providers, researchers, and companies), but navigating this process can be challenging.
