Genes for Sale (Robert Krulwich, NBC Evening News), 2000-02-28T00:00:00+00:00
Scope and Contents
Human gene as a commodity - patent on a human gene that is the entry point for the AIDS virus; other companies patenting genes; question of whether they actually own genes; how DNA is sequenced; patent for 17 years if scientist can understand what section of DNA does; Genes to have "landlords" - how will this effect science
Dates
- Creation: 2000-02-28T00:00:00+00:00
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 60 Box (Each box contains a variety of formats video and/or audio media. These include cassette tapes, BetaCam videos, or VHS tapes. )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the NHGRI Human Genome Project (HGP) Archive Repository
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31 Center Drive, MSC 2152
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda Maryland 20892 USA
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