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The decision in the United States that engineered strains of animals are covered by patent law has begun a debate among European patents-watchers that must lead to an amendment of European law.
Even before the foundations of the Superconducting Super Collider (SSC) have been laid in Texas, people are brooding about the next generation of particle accelerators.
Switzerland's prosperity, based on intelligent exploitation of technology and business acumen rather than natural resources, leans heavily on success in research and education.
As an accompaniment to this week's feature on Science in Switzerland, some of the best and most innovative Swiss products are outlined below, from snake venoms to an industrial ball mill.
