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Can Natural Substances Be Patented in Toxicology?

Natural substances themselves, such as a naturally occurring toxin, cannot be patented. However, if a researcher discovers a novel method of isolating or using such a toxin, or if they create a synthetic version or derivative with unique properties, these innovations could be patentable. The key is that the application of the substance must be non-obvious and novel.

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