Gene Patent Debate Back in the Spotlight

Despite the fact that genetics research institutes and universities in the United States conduct their work with federal money from taxpayers, instances in which they apply for patents on discovered genes and derivative tests are not rare. This has been the subject of mounting criticism, as s... [ read more >> ]

Some argue that no private company should have sole control and monopoly over natural genes inside our bodies

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Some argue that no private company should have sole control and monopoly over natural genes inside our bodies