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Are Our Genes Our Own?

Dr. Arif Anwar, Resident Geneticist

26-Jun-13 16:00

Are Our Genes Our Own?

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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Tags:  brca 1,  hela gene,  genetics,  patent,  Health


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