Patenting human genetic material: refocusing the debate |
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Authors: | Caulfield T Gold E R Cho M K |
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Institution: | Health Law Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H5, Canada. tcaulfld@law.ualberta.ca |
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Abstract: | The biotechnology industry has become firmly established over the past twenty years and gene patents have played an important part in this phenomenon. However, concerns have been raised over the patentability of human genetic material, through public protests and international statements, but to little effect. Here we discuss some of these concerns, the patent authorities' response to them, and ways in which to address these issues and to move the debate forward using current legal structures. |
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