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IP Practices are Harmful?

According to ACMG (American College of Medical Genetics) president, Dr. Bruce Korf,

"The practice of gene patenting and exclusive licensing has created monopolies that stifle innovation and limit access, exactly the opposite effects that patents are supposed to promote. The SACGHS report represents a step towards breaking up this logjam."

DTC refs

US Library of Medicine page on DTC testing

Direct to consumer genetic testing: Avoiding a culture war

American college of medical genetics

ASHG Statement* on Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing in the United States

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