The emergence of synthetic biology challenges intellectual property law, as scientists create self-replicating organisms. Legal decisions, like Chakrabarty and Myriad Genetics, probe the ownership of genetic innovations. A new WIPO treaty aims for transparency regarding genetic resource origins, addressing biopiracy and protecting traditional knowledge amidst evolving legal frameworks in biotechnology. Continue reading Season 5, Episode 18. Life, Patents, and the Pursuit of Biotech Protection