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Chile: Biofuels 'not to blame' for more expensive food
According to a Chilean survey, biofuels are not to blame for the increase in food prices.
15 May 2008
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'Biopiracy' thwarted as US revokes bean patent
Scientists are claiming victory against biopiracy after the United States revoked a patent on a Mexican bean following a seven-year battle.
13 May 2008
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México: 'Low human resources investment in science'
12 May 2008
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Features
Q&A: The growing promise in South–South scientific collaboration
Jacob Palis, president the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, talks about shared responsibility and a rosy future for South–South research collaboration.
Antibiotic resistance and the developing world
Many factors are increasing antibiotic resistance, and authorities, doctors and patients all have a role in fighting it, writes Jia Hepeng.
Editorial
Research collaboration: the case for better understanding
Successful efforts to implement effective South–South research collaboration require a better understanding of what works best and why.
Opinions
Collaboration requires a strong home base
Developing-world scientists should make every effort to pursue careers at home – and their governments should help them, says Mohamed Hassan.
Stable support needed for African malaria networks
African malaria research networks have helped scientists combat the disease, but they need more stable support and longer-term funding, says Thomas Egwang.
14 May 2008
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