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Stem Cell Research Running Into IP Brick Walls

Posted by Soulskill on from the still-waiting-on-my-patent-on-cell-division-to-come-through dept.

hlovy writes "The profit motive can — yes, shockingly — drive biotech research. But, according to a report by the AFP news agency, this same drive to make money is actually putting the brakes on embryonic stem cell research. With the research already set back years due to government research bans, US scientists now face roadblocks because other universities or companies have secured exclusive rights."

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  1. Re:What about government hindering innovation? by Biggseye · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    then do not rely on the Government to pay for it. Only Government money came with strings. Get off the damn Government dole. The citizen suffer cause idiots like you think the government is the answer and not the cause of most of our problems.