Law

You Don't Own Your Organs — Even While They're Inside You

A cancer patient's cells became a billion-dollar product. The court said he owned nothing. Your body's legal status will shock you.

Your Medical Records Are Being Sold. The Buyer Is an AI Company.

Your medical records are being sold to AI companies through HIPAA loopholes. Studies show 87% of anonymized health data can be re-identified. Here's what's happening.

The Country That Gave Citizens Ownership of Their Own DNA

Estonia's DNA database gives citizens ownership of their genetic data. 20% of the population volunteered. So why hasn't the world copied this model?

The Legal Black Market for Kidneys

Iran has zero kidney waiting lists while 13 Americans die daily. The global organ trade reveals how prohibition creates exploitation, not prevention.

Myriad Genetics Owned the BRCA Gene — And Charged $4,000 to Read It

For 20 years, one company held patents on human genes. A legal battle upended biotech—and cut testing costs by 80%. The story of who owns your DNA.

Draft Your Own Body Ownership Policy

Your medical records are protected. Your genetic data isn't. Your neural data has no legal framework at all. Map where your body rights actually stand in 2024.

The Waiver You Signed at the Hospital Probably Gave Away More Than You Think

Hospital admission forms hide data-sharing clauses most patients never read. What did you actually agree to—and can you revoke it?