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Peru and Ethiopia team up to defend biodiversity
Scientists and farmers from Peru and Ethiopia will defend agrobiodiversity through the exchange of scientific and traditional knowledge.
NEWS | 16 October 2009 | ES
Scientists and healers team up to test AIDS remedy
South African researchers are probing the AIDS-fighting potential of local plants, signalling a new alliance with healers.
NEWS | 24 September 2009 | EN
Peru's patent win strikes blow against biopiracy
A successful bid by Peru to block patents based on its indigenous knowledge could inspire other nations in the fight against biopiracy.
Revised laws 'could promote biopiracy' in Peru
Peru has modified its intellectual property laws to bolster a trade deal with the US — but critics say the move could encourage biopiracy.
Peruvian region outlaws biopiracy
The region of Cusco in Peru has enacted a law banning the use and patenting of natural resources without local permission.
Medicinal plant extinction 'a quiet disaster'
Almost a third of medicinal plants could become extinct, risking lives and highlighting the need to provide incentives for protecting them.
Nepal Himalayas 'lush with plants of medicinal value'
Researchers have found that more than half the plants in west Nepal have medicinal use — higher than that reported in previous studies.
Delay to intellectual property plan for Africa
African science leaders say an intellectual property blueprint will not work in its current form.
Involve indigenous people in climate policy, says report
Native populations know a trick or two when it comes to climate change, and this should contribute to policymaking, urges a new report.
South Asia News in brief: 1–15 March 2008
A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.
NEWS | 20 March 2008 | EN
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 25 Feb–12 Mar 2008
A round up of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 25 February–12 March 2008.
NEWS | 13 March 2008 | EN
Ownership squabbles 'hindering' conservation
Arguments over ownership of animal genetic resources are delaying vital conservation efforts, say experts.
NEWS | 7 September 2007 | EN
Israeli Bedouin research centre gets second chance
A research and development centre for Arab Bedouins has been reopened in southern Israel's Negev desert.
NEWS | 7 September 2007 | EN
Developing nations 'need genetic resources rules'
Developing countries should create legislation on indigenous genetic resources or risk losing out to developed nations, say experts.
Traditional medicine for HIV to go on trial
Clinical trials of a traditional medicine to treat HIV are set to begin this month in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.
African nations to make traditional medicine safer
An increase in the use of traditional medicine has prompted Southern African countries to resolve to develop safety guidelines.
China seeks innovation in traditional medicine
China has launched a long-term development plan to boost research and innovation in traditional Chinese medicine.
Peru creates online biodiversity register
Peru has created an online public register for research on the country's biodiversity.
Peru proposes international 'genetic passports'
A Peruvian proposal to create 'passports' for genetic resources has been backed by experts from 25 countries.
Tree bark molecule may combat malaria
By targetting the early stages of malaria infection, a compound derived from tree bark could help fight the disease, say researchers.
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