The Australian Genome Alliance is lobbying the Federal
Government to establish a new genomics research fund to ensure
that Australia's unique genetic heritage is harvested by Australia
and not by other nations - more
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Australia
is at the crossroads in genomics. With judicious investment
we can take advantage of our natural resources and the remarkable
skills that exist in our R&D sector. Genomics will feed a
prolific pipeline of innovation and commercialisation. Australia
needs to decide whether it will control this pipeline or surrender
control to other nations that will not miss such opportunities.
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