Supreme Court Tackles Case of Patent Law, Human Genetics
PBS Newshour
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether biotech company Myriad Genetics can patent a gene associated with breast cancer. Jeffrey Brown gets details from National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle, and viewpoints from Ellen Matloff of Yale Cancer Center, a plaintiff in the case, and Kevin Noonan, an intellectual property attorney.
Biotech Industry at Stake in Human Gene Patent Decision Bloomberg
U.S. justices wary of wide human gene patent ruling Reuters
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Sandra Day O'Connor Explores Supreme Court History
April 4
Sandra Day O'Connor made Supreme Court history as the first female justice to serve on the bench. In her new book, "Out of Order," she explores other aspects of history at the high court, as well as her own approach to service. O'Connor talks with Judy Woodruff about making tough decisions and women in the legal profession.