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A Reversal on Sequencing? Proposed Legislation Would Allow Patenting of Naturally Occurring Genes

FDA Law Blog

By 2010, about 2000 isolated human genes had been patented in the U.S. In 2010, the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), among other organizations, brought suit against Myriad Genetics, challenging the validity of the company’s patents on the BRCA 1/2 genes. HPM is currently representing AMP in unrelated litigation.)

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Podcast Episode: Febrile Seizures

PEMBlog

Common variants associated with general and MMR vaccine-related febrile seizures. Vaccines don’t cause autism, but they might cause febrile seizures. The absolute risk is small, and genetic susceptibility likely plays a role in seizures after vaccines. You’re providing education and reassurance to a worried family.

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