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Thread #120791   Message #2630904
Posted By: Desert Dancer
13-May-09 - 11:25 AM
Thread Name: BS: ACLU sues over patenting genes
Subject: RE: BS: ACLU sues over patenting genes
Here's the New York Times article.

There is a lot involved in the process of bringing a particular gene sequence to light, of course. The work that goes into connecting a particular sequence to a particular defect is not trivial. I suppose there can be some argument for providing incentives for commercial enterprises to pursue that, as well as the non-profits and universities, but it seems wrong to limit access to the test.

~ B in T