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Open Source And Genetics

Posted by Hemos on from the young-einstein-should-be-part-of-this dept.

UnanimousCoward writes "SFGate has an article about some researchers pushing for the open sourcing of genetic research software. Of course, the pros and cons are debated." It's the age-old debate; what follows the heart of the scientific method more? Peer review, or getting the information out as fast as possible?

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  1. Royalties for Kids by KarmaBlackballed · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    If someone patents your DNA sequence, and you are a surogate mother, do you have to pay royalties on the child? (Since you are giving birth for profit.)

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