In the articles “Patenting Life” and “Decoding The Use of Gene Patenting”, John E. Calfee and Micheal Crichton discuss gene patenting. Although both authors agree that the prices of gene patenting have gone up, they have different views about genetic changing, specifically if it actually works and if the genes should be restored to the original owner. Next, both authors simplify the meaning and background behind such changes that comes with the genes. This is important because the background information redirects the reader to think about the consequences that goes with studying genetics and gene patenting.
As technology advances, more resources have become available to all the people around the world. Along with innovating progress in gene patenting, the prices have increased thousands of dollars. Crichton mentions “...and they raise the cost [of genetic patenting] exorbitantly...” which exhibit that prices have skyrocketed (441). Calfee agrees when he …show more content…
Crichton believes that gene patenting gives inaccurate information to not only the person themselves but also their doctors. The changes on gene patenting cause misreads and major differences that could possibly ruin the originality of genes. Nothing about this situation can really be done due to the fact that genes are not individually owned. As read, genes can have changes at any time without the consent of the owner. With this whole process extensive research has been possible. Though research has been possible, both authors mention that gene patenting can interfere with research. Crinchton mentions “Gene patents are now used to halt research” (441). Calfee when he mentions “There is another possible problem with gene patents, however: they could get in the way of research” also agrees with this issue (444). With the changes to genes, this brought the questioning as to if it is believed to work or rather genes be restored to the people and their