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THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT NOW OWNS THE PATENT ON EBOLA
This plot gets even more interesting when you realize that a patent on Ebola was awarded to the United States government just four years ago, in 2010.
That patent, number CA2741523A1, is available here.
Astonishingly, the patent claims U.S. government ownership over all variants of Ebola which share 70% or more of the protein sequences described in the patent: “[CLAIMS] …a nucleotide sequence of at least 70%-99% identity to the SEQ ID…”
Furthermore, the patent also claims ownership over any and all Ebola viruses which are “weakened” or “killed,” meaning the United States government is literally claiming ownership over all Ebola vaccines.
What this means, of course, is that the U.S. government can demand royalties on all Ebola vaccines.
Even more Orwellian is the fact that the U.S. government can use this patent to halt all other research for treatments or cures for Ebola.
originally posted by: boogeywoogey
a reply to: antoinemarionette
Baloney.
The U.S. may be evil but we didn't cause the current Ebola outbreak.
It was caused by dirty uneducated people living in dirty environments.
Astonishingly, the patent claims U.S. government ownership over all variants of Ebola which share 70% or more of the protein sequences described in the patent: “[CLAIMS] …a nucleotide sequence of at least 70%-99% identity to the SEQ ID…”
Furthermore, the patent also claims ownership over any and all Ebola viruses which are “weakened” or “killed,” meaning the United States government is literally claiming ownership over all Ebola vaccines.
originally posted by: antoinemarionette
a reply to: boogeywoogey
Why does it always seem to be the angry, name calling, naysayer who is the first to respond to any thread? This seems to be highly systematic and strongly suggests paid shillery
But even if that is not the case, your reference to an entire continent of human beings as dirty and educated only exposes your own ignorance.
I sincerely hope this comment will be duly deleted by mods.
originally posted by: antoinemarionette
a reply to: ManBehindTheMask
Yes, you missed it -- but here it is!
www.google.com...
The link to the patent number is under the subtitle:
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT NOW OWNS THE PATENT ON EBOLA
originally posted by: boogeywoogey
originally posted by: antoinemarionette
a reply to: boogeywoogey
Why does it always seem to be the angry, name calling, naysayer who is the first to respond to any thread? This seems to be highly systematic and strongly suggests paid shillery
But even if that is not the case, your reference to an entire continent of human beings as dirty and educated only exposes your own ignorance.
I sincerely hope this comment will be duly deleted by mods.
Okay I apologize.
They are extremely hygenic and eat a normal diet.
That is why ebola has run rampant. (makes sense.)
Ebola virus has been found in African monkeys, chimps and other nonhuman primates. A milder strain of Ebola has been discovered in monkeys and pigs in the Philippines. Marburg virus has been found in monkeys, chimps and fruit bats in Africa.
Transmission from animals to humans
Experts suspect that both viruses are transmitted to humans through an infected animal's bodily fluids. Examples include:
•Blood. Butchering or eating infected animals can spread the viruses. Scientists who have operated on infected animals as part of their research have also contracted the virus.
•Waste products. Tourists in certain African caves and some underground mine workers have been infected with the Marburg virus, possibly through contact with the feces or urine of infected bats.
Transmission from person to person
Infected people typically don't become contagious until they develop symptoms. Family members are often infected as they care for sick relatives or prepare the dead for burial.
originally posted by: marg6043
a reply to: boogeywoogey
I hope that you are just been sarcastic, perhaps reading a bit on how Ebola became infectious to humans will open your eyes if the post was not a sarcastic one.
originally posted by: ManBehindTheMask
a reply to: jude11
A patent on a vaccine I could understand. But patent on the virus itself?
I guess that just doesn't compute to me
originally posted by: jude11
originally posted by: boogeywoogey
a reply to: antoinemarionette
Baloney.
The U.S. may be evil but we didn't cause the current Ebola outbreak.
It was caused by dirty uneducated people living in dirty environments.
OP provides info to back up a claim.
Yours is where?
"Baloney" is not very informative IMO.
Peace