Four cases that illustrate the science and ethical issues in biological research

Your cells, tissues, and genes belong to you, don't they?  Maybe not! We'll discuss the case of Henrietta Lacks, whose cervical cancer cells helped revolutionize biological research.  We'll talk about John Moore, whose spleen cells and tissues were patented without his knowledge, and how he fought back.  We'll discuss Ted Slavin, who discovered the value of his unusual blood and used it for profit as well as to advance research. And we'll talk about a case that will be heard by the Supreme Court this spring, in which Myriad Genetics is defending its right to hold patents on human genes.

Speaker: Laurie Issel-Tarver, Ohlone College

Room 3201, Building 3