GlaxoSmithKline seeks to block new rules limiting patent claims filings

Changes to streamline patenting process could add to cost, time, experts say

Organization urges scientists to adopt voluntary nationwide guidelines to manage industry-academia relationships

More research institutes require free access, but bill requiring it at NIH faces presidential veto

Biomedical advocates worry about NIH shortfall as Fiscal 2008 budget process begins in Congress

U.S. president will likely issue a second veto on a bill expanding federal research support for human embryonic stem cells

Research groups are concerned that a new NIH probe into conflicts of interest among extramural researchers may ultimately limit academic-industry partnerships

Four years of flat funding causing major shifts in US biomedical research, university officials and senior scientists warn Congress

US Senators seek $1 billion to fund peer-reviewed food and agricultural basic research

Best Places to Work 2007: PostDocs It's a simple formula: Start with well-equipped research facilities, add helpful mentors and knowledgeable colleagues, allow researchers the freedom to explore new ideas, throw in enough money and benefits, and you get productive and satisfied postdocs. At least, that seems to be the winning formula for research institutes ranked by their postdocs as being the "Best Places to Work" in 2007. By Ted Agres Related Articles Top 40 Nor

Best Places to Work for Postdocs 2007 Methodology Related Articles Top 40 North American institutions Iowa surges again Industry postdocs make the grade Assessing the postdoc experience Most important factors Least important factors UBC is Canada's front-runner Top 15 North American institutions Interactive map of results M.D. Anderson tops 2007 list Survey methodologySurvey Form: A web-based survey was posted on The Scientist web site from January Februar

Some researchers fear anticipated funding increases for trans-NIH activities, while supported by biomedical groups, could draw research dollars away from specific areas