Comments on: New York Court to Decide Whether Human Genes Can Be Patented

By: Dov Henis

Dov Henis — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:42:01 +0000

Wives May Patent Husbands?
RNA Or DNA Genes, Organisms, Should Not Be Patentable
Organisms Should Not Be Patentable

Key Cancer Patents Killed
http://www.the-scientist.com/blog/display/57265/

All organisms, regardless of size, natural or modified by humans, should not be patentable.

Otherwise where is the limit???

My wife of few years might yet apply to patent me…?!

Dov Henis
(Comments From The 22nd Century)
03.2010 Updated Life Manifest
http://www.the-scientist.com/community/posts/list/54.page#5065

By: Marker by Robin Cook « Elkvalleymomma's Recent Reads

Marker by Robin Cook « Elkvalleymomma's Recent Reads — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:05:05 +0000

[...] just read that a NY court is being asked to decide if this particular human gene can be patented. (http://jonathanturley.org/2010/02/05/new-york-court-to-decide-whether-human-genes-can-be-patented/#m...). So wait, patent a human gene? So if I have this marker, do I have to pay????? [...]

By: Buddha Is Laughing

Buddha Is Laughing — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:22:44 +0000

I posted this elsewhere, but since we are talking fun with genetics,

Pentagon Looks to Breed Immortal ‘Synthetic Organisms,’ Molecular Kill-Switch Included

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2010/02/pentagon-looks-to-breed-immortal-synthetic-organisms-molecular-kill-switch-included/

By: Pinandpuller

Pinandpuller — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:36:11 +0000

Anybody here read Next by Michael Crichton? That was some funny scary stuff right there now.

I apologize in advance if anyone here has a hybrid chimp/human son and does not find amusment in that kind of thing-along with really smart parrots and liver biopses.

If any of these things have got you down know that we are thinking of you tonight.

By: Mike Spindell

Mike Spindell — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:44:13 +0000

Of all the stories of this past week this to me is the most frightening. I’ve been in a Sci Fi marathon of readling lately,
mostly Charles Stross and have found visions of the future that deal with this. With the increasing corporatization of our world and now possibly the ability to patent genetic changes/materiel, it is hard for and old fart like me to maintain a positive and hopeful attitude for my progeny and the future. I know change is an inevitable consequence of our existence, but there is no guarantee that the changed will be beneficial to us humans.

Imagine the marketing possibilities entailed and the power bestowed on these patent holders and one sees a glum prospect. It is a sure bet that some nation or company will produced bio engineered soldiers leading to a new kind of arms race. There are genetic regeneration treatments involving stem cells and the heart that are quite promising and available to the wealthy. These treatments might possibly reduce my own disability and are offered in Germany and Thailand, to name a few places. My very good health insurance wouldn’t pay for this because FDA approval has not been given. I of course couldn’t personally afford it. I state this as an example of a futre where there is genetic patenting.

By: Buddha Is Laughing

Buddha Is Laughing — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:11:40 +0000

With this SCOTUS?

Soon gene won’t just be patentable, they’ll determine at birth what corporation owns you as chattel.

By: Anonymously Yours

Anonymously Yours — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:49:55 +0000

The DNA and Genes are already patented and for some the royalties continue. It is called Child Support.

In reality I do not see where a claim exists for someone to claim a patent on what can be considered biological.