U.S. gene patents: Patient care stymied in Canada, hospital claims

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http://i.cbc.ca/1.2822000.1415034138!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_460/gene-patents-court-challenge-20141103.jpg An Ottawa hospital is challenging the legality of gene patents that hamper the ability of doctors to freely screen for potentially deadly genetic diseases without fear of being sued for patent violations.


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