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Opinions and Analysis
Asia–Pacific Analysis: Refugee malnutrition remains
Child malnutrition among refugees who fled conflict in Myanmar still needs attention, writes Sandy Barron.
28 March 2013
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Africa Analysis: Meat DNA testing can help save species
African governments need to boost local efforts to protect endangered species by supporting DNA testing, argues Linda Nordling.
Africa Analysis: Kenya sending the wrong message about GM foods
7 December 2012
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Policy Briefs
Developing innovation systems for African agriculture
Developing innovation systems, rather than technology transfer, can benefit small farmers and promote agricultural development in Africa.
9 July 2012
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Source: Future Agricultures Consortium
Overcoming obstacles to GM crop adoption
Careful assessment and policies on genetically modified crops could contribute to agricultural development and food security.
21 June 2012
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Source: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
News and Features
Konzo 'affects cognitive ability too'
Konzo also affects children's mental ability, even in those who do not display the physical symptoms associated with the disease, says a study.
22 May 2013
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Common bacteria pinned down as cause of shrimp die-off
Scientists have revealed the cause of a shrimp disease that has been decimating Asian shrimp yields since 2009, and perplexing experts.
22 May 2013
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Non-native goats and iguanas threaten Pacific islands
20 May 2013
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Kenya's GMO ban has no legal basis, official says
16 May 2013
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