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tintory@lemm.ee to Politics@beehaw.org · 2 years ago

How a Big Pharma Company Stalled a Potentially Lifesaving Vaccine in Pursuit of Bigger Profits

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How a Big Pharma Company Stalled a Potentially Lifesaving Vaccine in Pursuit of Bigger Profits

www.propublica.org

tintory@lemm.ee to Politics@beehaw.org · 2 years ago
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A vaccine against tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease, has never been closer to reality, with the potential to save millions of lives. But its development slowed after its corporate owner focused on more profitable vaccines.
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    The patent story reveals a lot.

    Government:

    • creates and enforces a patent system

    Also government:

    • does essential research and doesn’t patent their own discoveries

    Donate to propublica.org - they produce a lot of great journalism.

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    Yeah I always wonder if cancer cures would get buried for profits

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