New rules for gene patents
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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.
Publication Name: Nature Biotechnology
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1087-0156
Year: 2000
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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.
Publication Name: Nature Biotechnology
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1087-0156
Year: 2000
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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.
Publication Name: Nature Biotechnology
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1087-0156
Year: 2000
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