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5 January 2023FeaturesGeneticsBrian Hausman

Will de-extinct animals be patent eligible in the US?

Using DNA from extinct animals in conjunction with advanced technology to bring these animals back to life has been popularised by science fiction films such as “Jurassic Park”. However, developments in “de-extinction” processes have made the possibility of resurrecting these extinct animals a reality.

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