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South African researchers have lodged an appeal against their government's rejection of a genetically modified potato.

The United States has launched a fund to promote Islamic technology, the latest step in fulfilling President Obama's promises to the region.

Pork tapeworm is responsible for almost a third of epileptic fits, researchers say.

Using sheeting impregnated with insecticide may be easier, and less toxic, than wall-spraying.

Deaths from diarrhoea in over-five-year-olds far exceed established estimates, according to a new study.

Pakistan's Biological Safety Association has been reinvigorated with new powers in a drive to enhance biosafety regulations in the country.

Strong intellectual property rights do not always ease the transfer of climate technologies and may even hinder it, claims a study.

A UN conference has made an urgent call for developed countries to transfer climate-friendly technologies to the developing world.

China is trying to make the most of its science spending by uniting information about the nation's research activities on one website.

Iranian professors around the world are petitioning colleagues in Iran to attack plagiarism after alleged instances in academic journals.

Japan and Nepal have announced that they will form a research partnership to study climate change related issues in the Himalayas.

Funds have fallen and the future is "worrying", the AU's science chief told the TWAS meeting, but some countries gave confident reports.

Vaccine to tackle fatal livestock disease, farmers to benefit from agricultural radio shows, Kenya researcher wins top prize, and more.

The academy of sciences for the developing world unveiled ambitious funding hopes at its general meeting in South Africa.

The director of Chile's science council has been dismissed following irregularities in the allocation of scholarships granted by the state.

Scientists in Chile say that the science and technology budget for next year proposed by the government will not be enough to fund valuable projects.

The Indian government will now consult the public before deciding whether to agree with regulators and approve GM aubergine.

The African Biosafety Network of Expertise can now begin building African countries' biosafety knowhow in earnest.

Failure to secure rights over joint research data is preventing African researchers from getting ahead, a meeting has heard.

Scientists produce biofuel from water hyacinths, global climate models adjusted for local use, Bhutan to introduce Hib vaccine, and more.