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The development of original research requires tacit as well as explicit knowledge, which allows for the establishment of new epistemic trajectories with novel epistemic horizons. Much of the tacit knowledge involved in the innovation process can be transmitted as explicit knowledge through the patent document.
Affymetrix was an early mover in the DNA microarray space that came to dominate the market, overcoming criticism from its users and a slew of cutthroat competitors. How did it do it?
Following approval of hepatitis C virus protease inhibitors Incivek and Victrelis, companies are partnering to devise all-oral combination antiviral regimens without interferon α. But the virus is a long way from vanquished. Ken Garber investigates.