Can Someone Own Your Genes? - Into the Kn/own/

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The ownership of our bodies seems simple and obvious at first glance. But beneath lies a nuanced landscape. From immortal cell lines to patenting human genes, in this inaugural episode of "Into the Kn/own/" we explore some of the legal and ethical dimensions around knowing and owning bodily material. This episode is based on the book chapter "Ownability, Ownership, Knowledge, and Genetic Information in the United States" by Myles Jackson in the volume "Ownership of Knowledge. Beyond Intellectual Property". This volume is published under Open Access Licensing. Read online for free by clicking on the links above. Learn more at: www.knownable.org This podcast series is produced by the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. Moderation: Emily Tsui Editorial and Production Management: Verena Braun Episode writer: Verena Braun Story Editing: Verena Braun, Stephanie Hood Production: Verena Braun, Emily Tsui Editing and Sound Mastering: Niclas Look Music: Little Strut Surprise by Podington Bear, edited, CC BY-NC 3.0

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The ownership of our bodies seems simple and obvious at first glance. But beneath lies a nuanced landscape. From immortal cell lines to patenting human genes, in this inaugural episode of "Into the Kn/own/" we explore some of the legal and ethical...

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