Depends, If you have a group of researchers truly dedicated to this cause that are out there working long hours and struggling to get the resources they need t

Depends, If you have a group of researchers truly dedicated to this cause that are out there working long hours and struggling to get the resources they need to solve this issue than yes they should be rewarded when their work comes to fruition. On the flip side if you're just some lab rat making a salary and don't really care one way or another what genes you're slicing today as long as you're getting paid then what makes your contribution greater than someone that gave up a significant portion of their personal wealth to make something happen. The real test here should be if someone has made a material contribution here because the thought it was the right thing to do.