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Recently the middle east has seen an outbreak of a diesese called "Novel CoronaVirus". Saudi Arabia has seen the most cases but the infection has also been found in countries like Tunisia, Jordan and Qatar. At least 30 people have been killed from the disease. The Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands quickly acquired a sample of the strain and have since taken out a patent on the virus's genetic sequence. But can you really patent a disease? Jeannette Francis looks deeper into the rise of genetic patents.

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard was last week accused of stoking the gender fire with her 'men in blue ties' comment. And now it has been widely reported that male voters are turning away from the Labor party. The Feed's Jeannette Francis talks with Cheryl Kernot, Kerry Chikarovski, and Matt Siegel about the political gender wars in Australia. The Feed airs weeknights at 19:30 on SBS 2. You can also follow The Feed on Twitter at @TheFeedSBS2, or 'LIKE' SBS 2 on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/SBS2Australia) to stay in the loop.