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Human Genetics: Medicine, Money and Law

The biotech industry has been shaken to its financial foundations by a judge's decision that human genes cannot be patented any more. We find out what could happen to the new world of genetic medicine if that decision is upheld.  Also, good news on the labor front, and a trifecta for sports fans between now and next Monday.

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By Warren Olney • Apr 2, 2010 • 51m Listen

The biotech industry has been shaken to its financial foundations by a judge's decision that human genes cannot be patented any more. We find out what could happen to the new world of genetic medicine if that decision is upheld. Also, good news on the labor front, and a long sports weekend's in store for college basketball, Major League Baseball and professional golf.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'To the Point'

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