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Do you think that companies or individuals should be able to patent human genes? Sort the arguments for and against. 

          Do you think that companies or individuals should be able to patent human genes? Sort the arguments for and against.

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00:01 Hello students, the question is we all carry about 20 ,000 genes in our genome.
00:14 So far, patents have been issued for more than 6 ,000 of these genes.
00:27 Do you think that company or individuals should able to be able to patent human genes? why or why not? if we see the gene patent, a gene patent, it is a legal claim on a specific dna sequence giving the patent holder exclusive right to use, sell or research that gene.
01:19 Giving the patent holder exclusive rights to use, sell or research that gene.
01:44 Now the question is whether the companies or individuals should be able to patent the human genes? on the other hand, if we see gene patent, it can incentivize the research and development in the field of genetics, leading to the new treatments and cures for genetic diseases.
02:08 Company may invest more in research if they know they can protect their discoveries through the patents...
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