I think this should be extended to all naturally occurring genes, and patents should be restricted to the use of a gene in a specific circumstance for a demonstrated benefit.
There does need to be some commercial benefit to gene research, though, so it needs to be carefully balanced.
one problem with that is that a large amount of the internet is now commercially sponsored. My ISP gets part of its money from call charges, but also is a major portal, with revenue from banner ads etc. Without these commercial presences, I don't see how the common man is going to have access to this uncensored network.
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That's what I think it should be called.
I think this should be extended to all naturally occurring genes, and patents should be restricted to the use of a gene in a specific circumstance for a demonstrated benefit.
There does need to be some commercial benefit to gene research, though, so it needs to be carefully balanced.
one problem with that is that a large amount of the internet is now commercially sponsored. My ISP gets part of its money from call charges, but also is a major portal, with revenue from banner ads etc. Without these commercial presences, I don't see how the common man is going to have access to this uncensored network.
Maybe there just isn't much news, and Taco man had time on his hands.