The Supreme Court announced Friday it will decide whether
companies can patent human genes, a decision that could reshape medical
research in the United States and the fight against diseases like breast
and ovarian cancer.
The justices' decision will likely resolve an ongoing battle between scientists who believe that genes carrying the secrets of life should not be exploited for commercial gain and companies that argue that a patent is a reward for years of expensive research that moves science forward.
Read more: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-11-30/court-to-decide-if-human-genes-can-be-patented
The justices' decision will likely resolve an ongoing battle between scientists who believe that genes carrying the secrets of life should not be exploited for commercial gain and companies that argue that a patent is a reward for years of expensive research that moves science forward.
Read more: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-11-30/court-to-decide-if-human-genes-can-be-patented
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