In addition, some argue that patents provide a level of protection in the competitive research environment, and that this protection will encourage the dissemination of knowledge. Opponents of the current patent policy argue that patents provide a monopoly, leading to an increase in pricing for applications such as diagnostic tests for inherited diseases. In addition, there is concern that the patent process interferes with scientists' freedom to discuss or publish their research findings until protection is assured. The human genome project promises to map human genetic overlap and variation. Advanced gene therapy hopes to replace unwanted gene sequences with wanted sequences of the 'same' gene.
Severe depression is thought to have a genetic component.
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