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World Service,18 Dec 1998,28 mins

Who owns our genes?

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Who owns our genes, a report on how medical advances have created a moral dilemma. Modern advances in biotechnology have led to drug companies attempting to patent certain gene. The programme looks at the moral, ethical and business dilemmas faced.

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