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Patents--Jeffreys, Professor Sir Alec John
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of three French printed patent applications regarding genetic sequencing, made out on behalf of Alec Jeffreys
- paper
being official notifications and descriptions of printed applications made by ICI Industries in Paris, including a substantial document, 'Procédé de caractérisation d'un échantillon analytique d'ADN génomique par extension de séquences de nucléotides, et kits de diagnostic pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé', 94 pages and 13 pages of diagrams and illustrations, 4to (c.11¼ x 8ins), partly disbound retaining front cover, 1989; together with two related French patent applications ('Méthode de détection de la présence de longuer variable...' and 'Procédé d'évaluation de fragmentation d'ADN...', also naming Andrew H. Cawoood and Michael B.T. Webb, Paris, deposit date 12 June, 19 October and 24 November 1989, disbound
Condition
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys (born 1950) developed techniques for DNA sequencing, and thereby genetic profiling, which are now used all over the world in forensic science to assist police detective work, and also to resolve paternity and immigration disputes. The present application is to patent Jeffrey's method of analysing genetic code through nucleic acid sequences; this was important in enabling him to use variations in the code to identify individuals.