- A doorman to keep foreign genes out. A new genetic barrier can protect corn from unwanted genetic modification. Brower, V. EMBO Rep. (2001)
- Talking apples and oranges: The EU and the USA continue to struggle over exports of US hormone-treated beef to Europe. Brower, V. EMBO Rep. (2001)
- Endostatin "cell factories" shrink rodent brain tumors. Brower, V. Trends. Mol. Med (2001)
- Science versus ethics. New ethical guidelines regarding the use of placebos in clinical trials have sharpened the conflict between public health and patients' rights. Brower, V. EMBO Rep. (2001)
- Proteomics: biology in the post-genomic era. Companies all over the world rush to lead the way in the new post-genomics race. Brower, V. EMBO Rep. (2001)
- Vector-borne diseases and global warming: are both on an upward swing? Scientists are still debating whether global warming will lead to a further spread of mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit. Brower, V. EMBO Rep. (2001)
- Fight for reputation. Judah Folkman counter-sued Abbott in the legal battle over kringle 5. Brower, V. EMBO Rep. (2000)