EPISODE · Sep 2, 2021 · 28 MIN
61 Non FUNGIble tokens: you too can own BRCA1
from Micro binfie podcast · host Microbial Bioinformatics
We look at the crazy world of NFTs (non fungible tokens) and blockchain and explore in a light hearted way how they could be used in genomics and bioinformatics. We propose a way of replacing all the central genome databases and our own cryptocurrency (BioBucks or maybe GenomeCoin). Myriad genetics SCOTUS decision - https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-398_1b7d.pdf Planet money episode on patenting a gene - https://www.npr.org/transcripts/937167323 Beeple - https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/11/22325054/beeple-christies-nft-sale-cost-everydays-69-million Make NFT - https://www.coindesk.com/how-to-create-buy-sell-nfts
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We look at the crazy world of NFTs (non fungible tokens) and blockchain and explore in a light hearted way how they could be used in genomics and bioinformatics. We propose a way of replacing all the central genome databases and our own cryptocurrency (BioBucks or maybe GenomeCoin). Myriad genetics SCOTUS decision - https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-398_1b7d.pdf Planet money episode on patenting a gene - https://www.npr.org/transcripts/937167323 Beeple - https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/11/22325054/beeple-christies-nft-sale-cost-everydays-69-million Make NFT - https://www.coindesk.com/how-to-create-buy-sell-nfts
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