Posted by Larry Hoover on January 3, 2006, at 0:05:11
In reply to Re: What would you do as an ethnobotanical biochemist? » crazy teresa, posted by JenStar on January 2, 2006, at 23:07:34
> I think it sound awesome! She could investigate the medicines used by tribal people, by the Chinese, the Japanese, the Mexicans, and see if there are things that could be used mainstream. Many cultures and peoples have used natural remedies for centuries, and these things are often discounted by the big drug and big pharma companies. At least, that's what I THINK she might do. Deneb, is that close?
> JenStarYou're right on target, but for key detail. Big pharma hasn't discounted these herbs, etc. They bought the rights, and they're sitting on them.
Lar
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