New rules for gene patents

Article Abstract:

The US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is expected to imminently release final guidelines that will be used to decide whether a gene-related patent will be granted by the office. The move is generally welcomed by the biotech industry and other professional groups.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Patents & copyrights, Regulation misc. commercial sectors, Patent & Trademark Office

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Inquiry into gene therapy widens

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An investigation into gene therapy continued following a US Senate committee's hearing on existing oversight procedures. It was discovered that only 6% of gene therapy side effects are reported to the US National Institutes of Health.

Public affairs

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Genomics company formed from Framingham heart study

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Boston University creates Framingham Genomic Medicine to build on the results of the Framingham Heart Study. The company will create bioinformatics for use in researching diseases and discovering their related genes.

Biochemistry, Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Organizational history, Research and Testing Services, Colleges and universities, Heart & Cardiovascular R&D, Universities and colleges, Cardiovascular research, Framingham Genomic Medicine

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