Quote by SaintPlazma
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DNA copyright isn't such a crazy idea
Yes, this is exactly why they should be copyrightable, or more specifically, that you're specific genome belongs to you and no one else can use it without your permission. Even more so, that DNA that exists in nature shouldn't be copyrightable by corporation. The good news though is that the
Supreme Court is on our side.Having the right to copyright DNA is important in a commercial sense. If a company can't copyright the unique genetic sequences they spend years or even decades researching and creating, then they won't be able to maintain control over it and eventually earn a return on all the invested capital. This would delay or completely stall genetic research as profit is still a large motivator in the medical industry.
Quote by Baothezar
the moment genetic engineering is a viable and safe, im utilizing the fuck out of it and getting effective immortality and all the cool stuff. So i am not particularly attached to the DNA i have now. So I dont really understand how having your dna out there affect you. I mean it goes both ways doesnt it? if you can copy right genetic material, so can the evil corporations.
There's a whole host of different concerns to this including that someone could take your DNA and eventually create a clone or more realistically steal a skin cell and use part of its DNA to fertilize a cell to create a child without your permission or knowledge. Companies could take DNA samples without you even knowing during interviews to see if you're at high risk for any disease, denying you for a position if you're a high health risk, or, eventually, to determine if you have a trustworthy disposition. There's a whole host of doomsday scenarios.
