We chose to develop a new genome browser instead of adopting one of the existing browsers in part because the adoption required conversion of the data archived in CFGP into new formats, and the existing browsers do not support the integration of additional databases, such as the InterPro and customized homologous gene databases available through SNUGB.
Why did Apple create another proprietary connector, instead of adopting the ubiquitous Micro-USB connector?
Instead of adopting combined reporting, the legislature decided to follow Maryland's example and study it.
Instead of adopting a budget by the deadline, lawmakers adopted one on Aug. 4, 126 days into the fiscal year, tying the record for lateness.
Instead of adopting carbon capture, which Mr. Holtz likens to a methadone cure for addiction, he argues that the industry would do better to go cold turkey.
Instead of adopting restrictive immigration policies that would criminalise both undocumented and legal immigrants, the EU should be moving toward realistic and responsible regulation.
Instead of adopting the rabble-rousing tactics of the street, she is part of a movement of civil-society wonks who are gaining big influence in Mexico.
Instead of adopting strict, mandatory security measures, Congress, so far, has failed even to renew a list of voluntary precautions due to expire in October.
It took him longer than Khrushchev to become national leader, but that was because he accumulated power gradually instead of adopting the high-risk strategy of his predecessor.
And instead of adopting the apologetic stance he had previously taken when addressing the subject, Mr. West gave a more complicated and revealing response.
