41.   But in recent years, Microsoft has quietly built a basic research laboratory to rival the Bell Laboratories of old.

42.   But it also means less basic research in the field.

43.   But last week Prusiner won the prestigious Albert Lasker award for basic medical research, hardly an honor that is given out hastily.

44.   But many other scientists released by Bell Labs have had a harder time finding suitable work in the current climate of depressed financial support for basic scientific research.

45.   But many Republican leaders advocate federal support for basic scientific research.

46.   But Rich cautioned that the benefits of basic research far outweighed any risks.

47.   But the scientists were quick to note that the new study was a good example of how basic research can lead to potentially useful findings.

48.   But the center will keep its focus on basic research, which can take a decade or more to yield new medical treatments.

49.   But the first thing is to do some basic research.

50.   But the people closest to the basic research are drawn to a cookbook analogy, rather than to the more familiar blueprint comparison.