Supreme Court to Decide Whether or Not Human Genes Are Patentable

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12/17/2012

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In a Supreme Court ruling that may have major consequences for the near future of medical research, the Court will soon determine whether or not human genes are patentable. At the heart of the case: Myriad Genetics has claims on patents related to two genes linked to breast and ovarian cancer. Joining me today to discuss this case is Antoinette Konski of Foley & Lardner—she’s been tracking and providing commentary on this case through the Personalized Medicine Bulletin.

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