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Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won't Let Go of It

101 points · 41 comments · gumby

  1. shevy-java · · focus · HN ↗
    There was no theft involved. "Genes" are not "owned".
    1. AnimalMuppet · · focus · HN ↗
      If the virus didn't evolve the gene on its own, then "stole" seems like a fair description of how it got it.
      1. bell-cot · · focus · HN ↗
        I suspect the original author's copyright had expired, so the gene was public domain.
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