The case of Assn for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/12-398.html, Inc. (2013) AND this Ted Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/tania_simoncelli_should_you_be_able_to_patent_a_human_gene
• Identify the 5 requirements for a patent.
• Then further discuss: Should a company be allowed to patent a life form? Does it matter if the life form is a non-sentient organism like a plant? Is there a place where the law can ethically draw a line between life as property and life beyond the right of any person or business to own or appropriate?