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I've read that the possibility to patent genes led to the explosion of the field some years back. Are there such positive examples discussed in the book?
by radu_floricica 15y ago
I've read that the possibility to patent genes led to the explosion of the field some years back. Are there such positive examples discussed in the book?
- 0x12 15y agoThey led to an explosion of patents on genes, not to an explosion of applicable research. The research would have happened anyway, maybe a bit later or maybe not as patent directed.
- radu_floricica 15y agoIt's the "maybe a bit later" part I wished I'd find better researched. I remember the source I found was pretty trustworthy, but still just one data point.