Let's follow dearly beloved Crichton as stated in the author's note of "Next": 1. Stop patenting genes. 2. Establish clear guidelines for the use of human tissues. 3. Pass laws to ensure that data about gene testing is made public. 4. Avoid bans on research. 5. Rescind the Bayh-Dole Act.
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