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Judge OKs Challenge to Patents on Human Genes
Source: Wired News

A federal judge ruled Monday that a lawsuit can move forward against the Patent and Trademark Office and the research company that was awarded exclusive rights to human genes known to detect early signs of breast and ovarian cancer. More Articles

How To: Patenting Human Genes
Source: CNN

Here's a little-known fact: Under current law, it's possible to hold a patent on a piece of human DNA, otherwise known as a gene. More Articles

Farmers 1, Monsanto 0
Source: nakedcapitalism.com

Monsanto is known for heavy handed, even ruthless, business tactics. But occasionally underdogs score a victory.

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