Genetic Patents
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Travel to this NewsELA article and click "Sign up"
For the class code, type in MCT6UG
For your username, use wcp + ID# (ex. wcp123456)
For your password, use your ID# (ex. 123456)
Click on binder, then select the Supreme Court article at the bottom of the page.
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As you read, consider whether companies should be able to patent genes they discover
Highlight passages in yellow that help you decide your stance
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