Who owns you? : science, innovation, and the gene patent wars / David Koepsell. [electronic resource] Koepsell, David R. (David Richard), author. Genes Patents. Human genetics Law and legislation. Intellectual property Moral and ethical aspects. Personality (Law) Genetics, Medical legislation & jurisprudence. Patents as Topic legislation & jurisprudence. Ownership ethics. K1519.B54 346.04/86 23 Previous edition has subtitle: the corporate gold-rush to patent your genes. Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. The 2nd Edition of Who Owns You, David Koepsell's widely acclaimed exploration of the philosophical and legal problems of patenting human genes, is updated to reflect the most recent changes to the cultural and legal climate relating to the practice of gene patenting. Lays bare the theoretical assumptions that underpin the injustice of patents on unmodified genes Makes a unique argument for a commons-by-necessity, explaining how parts of the universe are simply not susceptible to monopoly claims Represents the only work that attempts to first define the nature of the genetic objects involved. 2015 Text 1 online resource. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118948439 eng Blackwell public philosophy Blackwell public philosophy. Who owns you? Who owns you?