Thursday, March 8, 2012

US Supreme Court decides on Genes

TheScientist 
Opinion: On the Gene Patent Debate 


Two key patent cases that no doubt will impact the future of personalized medicine are pending review by the US Supreme Court. What will the Court decide?  

By Courtenay C. Brinckerhoff | March 7, 2012

Here is a small part - then go read!

"The debate over the patenting of technologies related to diagnostic and personalized medicine continues to swell with no resolution in sight. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Laboratories, Inc. last December, but has not yet issued a decision.  Just last month, the US Patent and Trademark Office held public hearings to gather information for the “study on genetic testing” that it will use to prepare a report for Congress on this issue. "

http://the-scientist.com/2012/03/07/opinion-on-the-gene-patent-debate/ 

 

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