If you patent a discovery which is unique, say a human gene or even just one particular function of a human gene, then you are actually creating a monopoly, and that's not the purpose of the world of patents. John Sulston creatediscoveryfunction share on social
We knew that all the protein-coding bits of genes do is to produce protein - they have to have instructions to turn them on and off. Those sequences lie well outside the protein-coding sequences, sometimes thousands, tens of thousands of bases away. John Sulston basisbitcode share on social
The fact is that proprietary databases don't work for such basic and broadly needed information as the sequence of the human genome. John Sulston basicbroadlydatabase Change image and share on social
We can choose to address the twin issues of population and consumption to rebalance the use of resources to a more egalitarian pattern of consumption. John Sulston addresschooseconsumption Change image and share on social
You have to say - and I do - that anything that blocks that cheapest possible point-of-care delivery of health is wrong. John Sulston blockcarecheap Change image and share on social
Whilst worthy in themselves, applications shouldn't be the only way to drive basic research. John Sulston applicationbasicdrive Change image and share on social
The fruits of science and innovation have nourished our society and economy for years, but nations unable to navigate our regulatory system are often excluded, as are vulnerable individuals. John Sulston economyexcludefruit Change image and share on social
The human world lives in a framework called global economics. We live in a system based on GDP, which drives consumption. it causes people to compete with each other through trade in a way that they all grow. John Sulston basecallcompete share on social
The Wellcome Trust is a hugely important organisation, and it is vital that its fundraising continues unabated. John Sulston continuefundraisehugely Change image and share on social
The myth is that IP rights are as important as our rights in castles, cars, and corn oil. IP is supposedly intended to encourage inventors and the investment needed to bring their products to the clinic and marketplace. John Sulston bringcarcastle share on social
