Provide names of other journalists involved.
N/A
List date(s) this work was published or aired.
16-Sep-11
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
The story is an update of the a federal appeals court ruling, which overturned a lower-court decision that invalidated 7 patents related to the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The controversial court case puts a spotlight on the question–can human genes can be patented?
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
Interviews, Internet resources (ACLU), documents provided by persons interviewed, press release from Myriad. No FOI records required
Explain types of human sources used.
Experts and persons who were plaintiffs (or who represented plaintiff organizations)
Results:
N/A
Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
No.
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Stories like these should have multiple sources since the topic is controversial, and as best you can, present both sides.