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bioprospecting

British

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈprɒspɛktɪŋ /

noun

searching for plant or animal species for use as a source of commercially exploitable products, such as medicinal drugs

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This time they include "megafauna" specialist Sekar, researching whales and dolphins, and genetics and molecular biotechnology expert Husna Nugrahapraja, who is "bioprospecting" compounds for new medicines.

From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026

From bioprospecting beneficial microbes, he was now forced to consider less cheery possibilities.

From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2025

As Nectresse hit the market, the company received a bioprospecting permit from the South African government, giving it the right to exploit the molomo monate plants that grow on rocky slopes in northeast South Africa.

From New York Times ● Jan. 1, 2014

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