Are Our Genes Our Own?

the-bigger-picture · health-and-living · 26 Jun 2013 · 42 mins listen

With recent court cases tussling over whether the BRCA-1 gene can be patented, the question has arisen - are our genes our own or can they be owned by companies? Dr. Arif Anwar, resident geneticist, attempts to answer this complex question.

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Are Our Genes Our Own?

Are Our Genes Our Own?