Three academic scientists tell how they became afflicted by the drive to commercialize their science.

Salk Institute for Biological Studies neuroscientist Sam Pfaff went on to success following a falling out with his Ph.D. adviser.

Despite a remarkable talent, Cecilia Aragon lacked the confidence she needed to be a scientist. And then she learned to fly.

The year 2009 has been a time of change for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. With a weakened global economy and dwindling drug pipelines, many of the companies that made the list of Science's 2009 top employers are finding that maintaining innovation through collaborations and partnerships is critical to success.

A Science/AAAS Business Office feature.

Medical students and physician-scientist trainees suffer from high rates of depression and often are reluctant to admit to their condition.

Traditional PI-centered research can't solve today's big technological problems, a lab leader asserts.