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General News Supreme Court rules human genes may not be patented

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by Aldrick, Jun 13, 2013.

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  1. Aldrick

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    This is a fantastic ruling by the court. For once I agree with Justice Thomas... wait, did hell just freeze over? :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

    A unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court is amazing. I believe this will have a very positive influence on biotech research.
     
    #1 Aldrick, Jun 13, 2013
  2. Owen

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    Good news! :slight_smile:
     
    #2 Owen, Jun 13, 2013
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    That's great :slight_smile: How can you patent something you didn't create, it's almost like the phone... :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
     
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    Very good news. I've been waiting a while for this ruling. :slight_smile:
     
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    fan-friggin-tastic

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    Huh?? Unanimous?? Wow they can all finally agree. I wasn't really following this case that closely, but I'm glad they made that ruling.
     
    #6 Vegas Boy, Jun 13, 2013
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    I was really worried about this. Whew. What a relief. And unanimous too!
     
    #7 thedreamwatch, Jun 13, 2013
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    unanimus deicisions are not as rare for SCOTUS as some people would want you to think.
     
    #8 Emberstone, Jun 13, 2013
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    I agree with Clarence Thomas on something? WTF!?
     
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    It's terrible this had to be brought to SCOTUS in the first place.
    Fortunately the EU had already disregarded this 'patent'.
     
    #10 Linthras, Jun 17, 2013
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    Yes :grin:
     
    #11 Bobbybobby99, Jun 17, 2013
  12. TheLovelyAudrey

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    And thus a Dystopia scifi future was avoided!
     
    #12 TheLovelyAudrey, Jun 17, 2013
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    (!)Good!:eusa_clap
     
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    damit... I want my bionic hover-feet!!!
     
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