Wednesday, November 26, 2008

THW ban the patenting of genes

PSDC Round 5

OG Pisay
OO Poveda
CG AA
CO Poveda

Setup:
US, ban all gene sequences

Arguements:
1. against principle of patenting; sequences can occur naturally by evolution
2. necessity; credibility of scientist could decrease if sequence was found naturally
3. patenting will hinder gene research; which is essential for cures for cancer etc.

Ranking

1st OG Pisay
2nd CG AA
3rd OO Poveda
4th CO Poveda

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