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kjhgfvgbjnm on March 30, 2010 | parent | context | favorite | on: Breast cancer genes ruled unpatentable (by NY dist...

No but you would have to pay fees if you produced kids with cancer.

ZeroGravitas on March 30, 2010 [–]

I realise this is a joke, but patents cover the use of something, not just reproduction or manufacture.

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