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Supreme Court rules natural genes not patentable

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breast cancer families - from Hall et al (1990) Linkage of early onset familial breast cancer to chromosome 17q21. Science 250, 1684.

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday, June 13th, that Myriad Genomics Inc. may not retain exclusive rights to the use of DNA sequence information for breast cancer associated genes BRCA1 and BRCA2, stating that Myriad had not created anything new in identifying the genes. Continue reading →

Ecology meets technology in a mechanized planet

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It goes without saying that the world as we know it is becoming increasingly infused with technology. Besides the everyday devices—computers, cell phones, cameras, cars—huge advances are being made on a daily basis at the intersection of biology and technology. Continue reading →