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The true cost of gene patents

November 2, 2000

The patenting of living organisms continues to be extremely controversial in Europe. Large sections of the general public and politicians continue to reject the patenting of genes and living organisms. This document outlines the social and economic reasons repercussions of using gene patents.

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