Since when did scientists get to patent their discoveries in relation to genetic research on the human genome? I thought this was a global research project in order to understand our own genome and better the life of humankind, not some crock where scientists are going to make money at the expense of other people's happiness! So these scientists are going to attempt to charge for tests on DNA screenings, if not already? Well, it definately appears they're more concerned about personal profit and recognition than putting the discovery to some applicable use, in which it was originally being researched on in the first place. They're given grant money to do this type of research, why should they need to profit on the discovery? GRRRRRRR! I hate it when scientists attempt to do this. Research in the medical field that is AIMED towards the entire human race, should be AVAILABLE to the entire human race; not patented, copyrighted, and sealed away from everyone who can't afford it, or in places where it's in demand too much. It's disgusting to see where this society is driving itself sometimes...
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Since when did scientists get to patent their discoveries in relation to genetic research on the human genome? I thought this was a global research project in order to understand our own genome and better the life of humankind, not some crock where scientists are going to make money at the expense of other people's happiness! So these scientists are going to attempt to charge for tests on DNA screenings, if not already? Well, it definately appears they're more concerned about personal profit and recognition than putting the discovery to some applicable use, in which it was originally being researched on in the first place. They're given grant money to do this type of research, why should they need to profit on the discovery? GRRRRRRR! I hate it when scientists attempt to do this. Research in the medical field that is AIMED towards the entire human race, should be AVAILABLE to the entire human race; not patented, copyrighted, and sealed away from everyone who can't afford it, or in places where it's in demand too much. It's disgusting to see where this society is driving itself sometimes...