Open-source cancer research

Title:
Open-source cancer research
Speaker:
Jay Bradner
Description:

How does cancer know it's cancer? At Jay Bradner's lab, they found a molecule that might hold the answer, JQ1. But instead of patenting it and reaping the profits (as many other labs have done) -- they published their findings and mailed samples to 40 other labs to work on. An inspiring look at the open-source future of medical research.

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TEDTalks
Duration:
12:27
Format: HTML5
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