Are there articles that document the effects of bioprospecting by an advanced country on a developing country both ecologically and economically?

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Are there articles that document the effects of bioprospecting by an advanced country on a developing country both ecologically and economically? Is bioprospecting by an industrial country on a developing country more beneficial than the other way around? I'd like to know more.

Truman P Young

A related question: Some countries are putting in place safeguards against biodiversity 'poaching' that can hinder international research. What is the evidence that there is a problem that needs fixing? In other words, how many cases do we know of in the last twenty years where a scientists form one country have 'stolen' biodiversity of value from another country? Any review available?

I am posting this as a separate question.

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