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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?

6 of 81 comments (clear)

  1. first.........post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    in your face...oh yes. Yes. yes. Oh yes.

  2. first stem cell! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    clone me

  3. 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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    Give me LIBERTY, or give me a check.
  4. Re:for dummies... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    How do *you* know I don't run it on my PC whilst sucking on a serial cable? Eh???

  5. Re:Open BSML, instead of protecting the trademark! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Score 2? Interesting?????
    These guys at Labbook are obviously trying to do what every normal, healthy company would try to do. Protect their interests and good name.

    A name, that probably creates jobs for people (...)

    I must admit BSML is funny, but if you moderators try a little harder there's more interesting things in this discussion to moderate.

    If you're not into the topic enough to understand it, moderate another discussion, another time.

  6. Re:Open BSML, instead of protecting the trademark! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Moderators? What moderators? That message hasn't been moderated. It just started out with a score of 2. Nobody ever said it was interesting!