Sunday, March 3, 2013

Genetics Cases Before The Supreme Court

What is A Gene and How Does It Apply To The Law?  The Supreme Court Still Doesn't Know by Brian Resnick.  National Journal.  March 1, 2013.

The article briefly summarizes three cases coming before the Supreme Court this session.  The one most relevant for human health is Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics.  Myriad claims that their efforts to isolate the BRCA gene from a strand of DNA was patentable.  The Association claims that giving monopoly protection to Myriad is unfair and inhibits cancer research.

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