Disease patents loom as PXE gene reshapes research
Sharon and Patrick Terry raised two children with PXE, a rare disease. They helped build a tissue bank and registry while applying for a gene patent with researchers. Experts warn genetic patents may boost prices and slow care, yet many defend patents as spurring innovation and investment.
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Lawmakers face shifting districts as Hispanics outpace blacks
The 2000 census shows Hispanics becoming the largest group in four historically black House districts fueling a political shift. Waters and several black lawmakers confront a changing electorate as immigrants gain citizenship and voting power, while analysts warn incumbents must address diverse constituencies.
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