It’s breast cancer awareness month, and during this time, the goal is to raise awareness and educate people across the globe on the most common cancer, both in developed and developing countries. (1) With regular checks and self-examinations, early detection of breast cancer can save thousands of lives each year. Here you’ll find out everything you need to know about breast ... Continue Reading
BRCA1 & 2 Genes and the Risk of Breast Cancer
Gene patenting was and remains a controversial topic. In short, scientists or the entities that fund their research, may patent an isolated gene sequence and the processes for obtaining or using it. The patent grants them exclusive rights for 20 years. How can a man or woman claim creatorship and ownership over a gene, or any other nature-made organism, such ... Continue Reading