American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Is Myriad’s Patent On Breast Cancer Genes Valid?
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As Myriad Genetic Laboratories nears its one millionth predictive genetic test for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, the cost of the test has more than doubled, and the company’s 15-year patent monopoly is being challenged by critics who contend it is stymieing other potentially life-saving screening.