Published in February 2000, this article from the Association of American Medical Colleges debates the merits of gene patenting.

Brief position statement from the American College of Medical Genetics explains the organization's opposition to gene patenting.

Issue statement explains the Patent and Trademark Office's role in the gene patenting process, and offers related news stories.

Magazine article published in Dec. 2000 chronicles the debate between private firms and university and government researchers over gene patents.

News report surveys the gene patenting controversy, and summarizes the criteria for gene patents. Published in November 2000.

Examine an introduction to patent law, genetic engineering and gene patenting, or check out the message board.

Read testimony from a July 2000 hearing conducted by the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.

Peruse news articles from The Guardian that cover issues such as gene patenting, cloning and the human genome.

Explains how patenting works, reviews US patent policies and summarizes guidelines for patenting different types of genetic materials.

Review gene patenting guidelines and policies, or access a DNA patent database. Provided by the National Institutes of Health.

National Institutes of Health department offers reports and policy documents regarding intramural licensing and gene patenting.

Magazine for biotechnology executives offers an article about the controversy surrounding gene patenting. Published in March 2000.