UNESCO's 1997 declaration calls the human genome the heritage of humanity in a symbolic sense and says the genome in its natural state shall not give rise to financial gains.
The human genome underlies the fundamental unity of all members of the human family, as well as the recognition of their inherent dignity and diversity. In a symbolic sense, it is the heritage of humanity. … The human genome in its natural state shall not give rise to financial gains.
UNESCO's 1997 declaration calls the human genome the heritage of humanity in a symbolic sense and says the genome in its natural state shall not give rise to financial gains.