Did you know that Biotech Firms own your body?

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A company can own human genes, own the gene patent. That has prevented a doctor from doing a clinical test for Connexin26, the gene associated with dearness. He wished to lead to more effective treatment for kids. He got a letter from a biotechnology company telling him he could do more testing. He needed to pay thousands of dollars up front and send the sample to the company for their testing. He had no choice and had to stop. A lawy professor who specializes in this subject says that we have no idea that genes within our bodies have been patented without our knowledge and consent. About 1/5 of the decoded human genome, which contains about 24,000 genes, has already been patented. These include those for breast cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy. Under U.S. law, the holders of the patents-often biotechnology companies will enjoy total control over them for 20 years. They can stop any research with these genes. Or charge hefty fees that will stifle science. You can help congress to get a hand on this and restrict these patents by contacting your representatives in Washington. Do any others from other countries have anything like this?