Our Genes, Their Secrets

Our Genes, Their Secrets - Posted By BCC Admin, June 18th, 2013

“Our Genes, Their Secrets.” By Eleonore Pauwels, The New York Times.

The Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling last Thursday, barring patents on human genes, was a wise and balanced decision that clears away a major barrier to innovation in the areas of biotechnology, drug development and medical diagnostics. But the decision is just a first step . . . → Read More: Our Genes, Their Secrets

Supreme Court says natural human genes can't be patented

Supreme Court says natural human genes can’t be patented - Posted By BCC Admin, June 13th, 2013

“Supreme Court says natural human genes can’t be patented.” By Pete Williams and Erin McClam, NBC News.

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that natural human genes cannot be patented by companies, but it said that synthetically produced genetic material can — a mixed ruling for the biotechnology industry. A naturally occurring piece of DNA . . . → Read More: Supreme Court says natural human genes can’t be patented