Further supporting the notion that a distinct set of metabolic genes is not a prerequisite for high levels of radioresistance, there are patent differences between sulfate and energy metabolism in D. geothermalis and D. radiodurans.
These patent differences between emotions and intentions have been used to argue that emotions belong to 'mechanistic cognition' and are the opposite of 'mentalistic cognition'.
There are patent differences between using an alternate surgical approach intended to gain access to the hip joint through less soft-tissue dissection and using intermuscular planes, and performing the conventional procedure through a smaller skin incision.
In a dynamic setting however, we fear that the increase in university patenting exacerbates differences across universities in terms of financial resources and research outcome.
This is contrary to reports in the early patent literature, the difference being attributed to cross-linking of the rubber that is not considered in the current model.
The patent is titled "Difference extraction between two versions of data-tables containing intra-references" and covers a method for generating a compact difference result between an old and a new program.
An explanation for continental differences may be the difference in patent strategies of applicants or patent examiners.
Contrary to an accepted wisdom, this paper shows that cross-country variations in the number of patents per researcher do not only reflect differences in the propensity to patent but also signals differences in research productivity.
The results show that, else being equal, only collaboration with industry would significantly increase the probability of patenting for female academic scientists, but this helps explain considerable difference in patenting between female and male academics.
A similar trend is unfolding in the biotech industry, where a patent can mean the difference between a lucrative future and financial failure.
So I guess it's actually 22,000 key reasons, although only about 18 of them will make a true difference in patent brawls.
