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US Stem Cell Research is Being Hindered by Rush for Patents
medindia 8870 Posts Experts have said that cures for paralysis, blindness and diabetes could all be in reach with embryonic stem cell research, but the pursuit of medical progress is being choked by the US rush to secure patents. Scientists are busily filing ...Read More
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Stel2112
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The patent trolls who stifle innovation that can improve and save lives should be treated as criminals.

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MichaelMedanejul

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Oddly enough this will be great for ACTC's stock price. Advanced Cell just received FDA clearance for clinical trials to treat patients with macular degeneration. If the trials prove a success, it will be an absolutely remarkable milestone in the field of stem-cell research.

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I would like to see more attention paid in the U.S. to compulsory licensing of patents, at least in certain cases that deal with life-saving medical treatment and/or the containment of a public health threat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZT-WQI3SfI

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