Abstract
I argue here that gene patents, and patented genetic tests based on them, are a very bad idea. First, I discuss whether genes can reasonably be the subject of patents in the first place; I maintain that the answer is no. Second, I explain how gene patents interfere with scientific progress, slowing down the development of new cures and treatments for genetic diseases.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 969-971 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics |
Volume | 91 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacology (medical)