Genomics Impact On US Economy Approaches $1 Trillion 115
sciencehabit writes "Despite a slow economy, business in genomics has boomed and has directly and indirectly boosted the U.S. economy by $965 billion since 1988, according to a new study (pdf). In 2012 alone, genomics-related research and development, along with relevant industry activities, contributed $31 billion to the U.S. gross national product and helped support 152,000 jobs, the biomedical funding advocacy group United for Medical Research announced today in Washington, D.C. Based on total U.S. spending, the country gets $65 back for every $1 it spends on the field."
The foul smells emanating from my ass... (Score:1, Funny)
The foul smells emanating from my ass have boosted the economy by $500 million through increased sales of air freshners!