Mary Claire King

Professor of Medical and Genome Science, University of Washington

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American Cancer Society Professor of Medical and Genome Science at the University of Washington in Seattle; former Professor of Genetics at UC Berkeley who located the BRCA-1 gene, linked to breast and ovarian cancer

Mary Claire King on KCRW

Billions of dollars have been raised for medical research because human genes can be patented so, when breakthroughs occur, investors make money.

Human Genetics: Medicine, Money and Law

Billions of dollars have been raised for medical research because human genes can be patented so, when breakthroughs occur, investors make money.

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