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Variant Bio Partners with Indigenous Communities for Equity

2/7/2025

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Variant Bio, a Seattle-based biotech firm, is forging a groundbreaking partnership with Indigenous communities to ensure they share in the profits from genetic research. Krystal Tsosie from ASU advocates for vital systemic changes in the industry, calling for accountability and fair benefit-sharing for underrepresented groups involved in genomics. This initiative marks a significant step towards equity in biotech practices.

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Variant Bio, a Seattle-based biotech firm, is forging a groundbreaking partnership with Indigenous communities to ensure they share in the profits from genetic research. Krystal Tsosie from ASU advocates for vital systemic changes in the industry, calling for accountability and fair benefit-sharing for underrepresented groups involved in genomics. This initiative marks a significant step towards equity in biotech practices.