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September 17, 2025University of Zambia Journal of Agricultural and Biomedical SciencesOpen Access

Ethical Issues Surrounding the Exportation of Samples from Developing Countries I

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MNMunalula E NkanduDKDierickx KrisMJM.J. James

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Overview

This review discusses ethical issues related to biological samples' exportation in developing countries, highlighting concerns around ownership and purpose.

Key Points

  • Significant ethical issues arise when exporting biological samples from developing to developed countries.
  • The review highlights concerns over ownership and the purpose of exporting biological samples.
  • A literature review on biobanking and sample exportation provides insights into the ethical landscape.
  • The situation in Zambia is explored for its unique ethical challenges concerning biological sample export.

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Nkandu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4606031b076d99fa604bbhttps://doi.org/10.53974/unza.jabs.1.2.1550
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