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Supreme Court rules human genes cannot be patented.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...atent/2382053/
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06-13-2013, 12:09 PM | #2 |
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this is a big decision
one that will be challenged and expanded several more times as genetic modification/therapy goes forward.
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06-13-2013, 12:16 PM | #3 |
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I want my Jennifer Anniston clone, and I want her NOW.
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06-13-2013, 12:51 PM | #4 |
Run Chiefs fans, run!!
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06-13-2013, 03:00 PM | #5 |
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Levi's is going broke now.
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06-13-2013, 03:39 PM | #6 |
Not dead yet...
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But plant genetics can? Horseshit.
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06-13-2013, 05:15 PM | #7 |
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Patent pending out too?
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06-13-2013, 05:36 PM | #8 |
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I like this decision. Specific naturally occurring genes can not be patented, which is correct as the company did not create anything, but modified genes can.
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