11. Special emphasis is placed on interfaces between this basic research and disease. 12. In the beginning, the work centered on basic research and astronaut safety. 13. He added : " What we were doing was only basic research . 14. Lawmakers should let basic research continue before passing such legislation, Thompson added. 15. Like many foundations, it had assiduously donated money for years to basic research . 16. One of the basic research tools is the periodic Arbitron ratings. 17. Colleagues noted that Laughlin has long maintained a fierce advocacy for basic research . 18. Representatives from business have repeatedly told Washington that they cannot support basic research . 19. As dean, Palm expanded the department by balancing basic research with applied studies. 20. She encouraged the government to fund basic research and emerging technologies.