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The DNA Bomb
The Village Voice takes a look at modified crops and DNA and how they could be used in terrorism attacks.
Tags: modified crops; DNA; genetically modified; GM crops; Human Genome Project; terrorism; genetics
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Whose Body Is It Anyway?
CBS News explores the "controversial practice of patenting human genes," and warns that it can possibly have adverse effects on the development of health care, as researchers do not share scientific knowledge anymore. The report tells the stories of two homosexuals who felt like "walking miracles" because their AIDS tests continued to come up negative. They offered themselves for research and contributed to a genetic discovery that explained their immunity. Now Steve Crohn and Eric Fuchs insist on becoming co-owners of the rare gene that has been patented by the research organization, CBS reports. The segment extensively quotes Lori Andrews, adviser to Congress on biotech issues, whose point is that "greed has become a cultural value in health care."
Tags: TAPE; TRANSCRIPT; Myriad Genetics; Human Genome Project; Aaaron Diamond AIDS Research Center; science; trade; patents
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Who owns my disease
Mother Jones reports on an unprecedented effort of a family to deal with their children's congenital defect by patenting the gene for the disease. "The Terrys have gained something no other family or patient group now has: a way to make sure that the genetics revolution benefits those with the most at stake," the magazine reveals. The story examines a recent pattern of genetic patents impeding new science developments, and looks at the efforts of various nonprofit groups to run their own scientific programs, funding researchers directly.
Tags: Human Genome Project; genetics; cancer; Canavan disease; Human Genome Sciences; PXE International; Alzheimer; U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation