Yellowstone Bioprospecting

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Jyl Hoyt of member station KBSX reports on the controversy over the search for valuable genetic material in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park. Three groups successfully challenged a deal to allow what’s known as “bioprospecting” in the park.

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