1. DNA: The Secret of Life By: James Watson
Chapter 5: DNA, and Drugs: Biotechnology

2. DNA Reading Reflection Chapter 5: DNA, Dollars and Drugs
Watch “Cracking the Code of Life” (45:15-57:20)
Explain the challenge of inserting a eukaryotic gene into a prokaryote.
What challenges did the early Biotech companies face?
Briefly explain the issues around patenting genes.
What are the arguments for and against?
What is the current state of gene patenting in the US? (see article) How could this be viewed as good or bad?