The Genome Patent Risk
on Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
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You and your loved ones may die because of a disease just because researchers couldn’t pay the hefty amount to the gene patent holder for a license.
Gene patent holders charge exorbitantly for a license. The patent holders block any competitor’s test too! They own the genes. Nobody else can test for it. In fact, you can’t even donate your own breast cancer gene to another scientist without the permission. The gene may exist in your body, but is now owned by the patent holder. Continue reading »