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The OECD has come up with a report that spells out a new "agreed set of Guidelines for the Licensing of Genetic Inventions used in healthcare".

On March 7 in Paris, we open our Science|Business Roundtable of leaders in European industry and academia, to debate and propose new ideas to improve the climate for innovation in Europe. One immediate suggestion is that Europeans do better at communications.

Scientists at Innsbruck Medical University have performed a great service to mankind by demonstrating that beer has important health-promoting properties.

Lost in the European patent maze? Or not sure where to start? Try finding your way around with the Science|Business guide to patents in Europe

There’s just one problem with the idea of a European Institute of Technology – some of the businesses and universities it’s supposed to benefit don’t want it.

The buzz surrounding mobile TV is spurring cross-industry partnerships and attracting significant amounts of venture capital. But can 3G networks stand the pace?

Europe is lousy at reaping the commercial benefits of its R&D. To spur reform, Science|Business is preparing a “manifesto” of policy measures for technology transfer and innovation. What’s needed? A revolution.

JADO Technologies, a spin-out from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden, is developing small molecules that target cell membrane receptors, opening up a potential new avenue for drug delivery.

What is wrong with France’s basic research? There’s something missing, but it’s not resources, says Jean-Marc Schlenker.

Philippe Pouletty is a man with a mission - to make France synonymous with biotechnology. He has his work cut out...

25.7%. The annual rate of increase in patent applications by foreign companies in China, 1991 to 2001

What do patent statistics tell you about innovation? It depends how you count them, says the OECD. Nuala Moran investigates.

Sarissa Biomedical, a spin-out from the University of Warwick, that has designed a sensor to give an early warning of fetal hypoxia during birth, is looking for investors to strike licensing agreements.

Philips Research has developed a woodstove for cooking in rural communities in developing countries – and is looking for partners to bring this technology to the market.