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'Unreliable' diagnostic tests risking lives

A rapid tuberculosis test that can detect only one in a hundred cases has highlighted the need for regulation, say diagnostics experts.

23 December 2008 | EN | 中文

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Obama brings internationalist outlook to US science

The world's poor are likely to benefit from key science-related appointments in the president-elect's administration.

22 December 2008 | EN

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Obama 'should double global health spending'

The US Institute of Medicine says global health — and health research — should become central to US foreign policy.

18 December 2008 | EN | 中文

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Drugs may be the next frontier for HIV prevention

Following the failure of vaccine and microbicide trials, scientists say they will study antiretroviral drugs for HIV prevention.

12 December 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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Idea for pan-African science fund gains ground

The African Development Bank says it supports proposals for a fund that would help coordinate science, technology and education projects.

10 December 2008 | EN | FR

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Library of Alexandria goes online for science education

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is creating a cyberstore of scientific lectures to help improve science education in developing nations.

8 December 2008 | EN

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Delay to intellectual property plan for Africa

African science leaders say an intellectual property blueprint will not work in its current form.

4 December 2008 | EN | FR

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AU takes controversial lead in African S&T programmes

A move by the African Union to coordinate science and technology in the region signals some cooperation between two key bodies.

3 December 2008 | EN | FR

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Argentina signs yet more science cooperation agreements

New commitments with Germany and several African nations bring Argentina's tally on science cooperation agreements to around 100.

2 December 2008 | EN | ES

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Middle East's synchrotron runs short of funds

The Middle East's first synchrotron, which opened last month, still has to find US$19 million for its planned 2.5 GeV machine.

1 December 2008 | EN

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Mathematical model suggests new approach to AIDS

A radical new proposal for curbing HIV/AIDS has been met with concerns about its human rights implications.

Source: The Guardian

27 November 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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Web tool to improve parasite disease diagnosis

Local laboratories could identify parasite samples by comparing them with a 'gold standard' on the web.

27 November 2008 | EN | ES

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New malaria drug technologies unveiled

A bottleneck in the production of the leading antimalarial drug – the plant-based artemisinin – could soon be eased.

24 November 2008 | EN | 中文

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Obama's transition team raises hopes for developing world science

Two internationally minded scientists have joined the US president-elect's transition team, raising hopes for science in the developing world.

21 November 2008 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

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TWAS calls for one per cent GDP investment in science

On its 25th anniversary, TWAS has called on governments to put science at the centre of their policymaking.

18 November 2008 | EN | ES

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Single polio vaccine 'outdoes predecessor'

A new vaccine, active against one type of polio virus, is more effective than a vaccine targeting all types, according to two studies.

11 November 2008 | EN | 中文

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Iran home to Indian Ocean tech transfer centre

A technology transfer centre promoting industrial development and collaboration between Indian Ocean countries will be based in Iran.

7 November 2008 | EN | 中文

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Arab world debuts its first science news website

The Arab world has launched its first science news website, with the aim of communicating researchers' work to the public.

3 November 2008 | EN | FR

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Morocco invests US$3.2 billion in renewable energy

Morocco is investing US$3.2 billion in clean energy development, including a renewable energy 'knowledge campus' in Oujda.

30 October 2008 | EN | FR

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Kuwait unveils science and technology reform plan

Science and technology will play an important role in Kuwait's 2009–2014 development plan, with a government policy to transform the sector.

27 October 2008 | EN