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.
  • Querk [they/them]
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    1 year ago

    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

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