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Cassava sequence unravelled
The sequencing of the cassava genome may speed up the development of more nutritious and virus-resistant varieties of the crop.
NEWS | 23 November 2009 | EN
African policymakers urged to speed seed to farmers
Action is needed from policymakers to speed up the supply of improved seeds to West African farmers, researchers say.
NEWS | 23 November 2009 | EN
Don't ignore agriculture in climate talks, experts warn
Agriculture and how it can adapt to climate change should be given more attention at Copenhagen, a group of scientists has urged.
NEWS | 20 November 2009 | EN
Maize genome offers hope of improved varieties
The sequencing of the maize genome should boost efforts to find higher-yielding and climate change-proof varieties.
'Millions' of Mexican kids exposed to harmful chemicals
Millions of children in Mexico are exposed to indoor air pollution and an assessment of health effects is urgently needed, says a study.
NEWS | 19 November 2009 | ES
Colombia to increase 2010 science budget
The country's budget for science will increase by 67 per cent in 2010, with an emphasis on supporting new PhD students.
NEWS | 19 November 2009 | ES
G8 emissions goals out of poor countries' reach
Meeting the G8 emissions targets would mean poor countries compromising their development, Chinese researchers say.
Rural data collection boosted by mobile tech
A new data kit for mobile phones allows users to quickly collect, analyse and transmit a wide variety of data in infrastructure-poor areas.
NEWS | 19 November 2009 | EN
Uruguay to set up its first science academy
The Uruguayan government has approved the establishment of a National Academy of Sciences, and the first 15 members will be selected by other academies in the region.
NEWS | 18 November 2009 | ES
Arab world 'long way' from knowledge society
More funding and freedoms are needed if the Arab world is to reach its goal of becoming a knowledge-based society, a report finds.
NEWS | 18 November 2009 | EN
Sub-Saharan Africa News in brief: 4–18 November 2009
New programme to bolster Africa agriculture, malaria control method overlooked, traditional healers have key role in epilepsy, and more.
NEWS | 18 November 2009 | EN
Misfiring immune system blamed for HIV vaccine failure
An HIV vaccine component may have accidentally triggered an immune response that made people more vulnerable to infection, say scientists.
Africa must act to tackle water crisis, says report
A report released at the 2nd Africa Water Week warns that climate change is putting the continent's water resources at risk.
NEWS | 17 November 2009 | EN
Dog fleas implicated in leishmaniasis spread
Fleas may transmit leishmaniasis to dogs, maintaining a reservoir of disease that could then infect humans.
Swine flu science update: 16 November 2009
A round up of articles about delays in shipping donated vaccine, how to define a pandemic, new antivirals, and more.
Himalayan glaciers 'not shrinking rapidly'
An Indian report rejects the consensus view that the Himalayan glaciers are shrinking rapidly — sparking controversy.
Cholera outbreaks depend on river flow, say scientists
The speed and volume of river flow shape the severity of cholera outbreaks, a Bangladeshi study has found.
NEWS | 13 November 2009 | EN
Food security in East Africa 'within reach'
East Africa must adopt alternative farming techniques to combat the crop losses projected for 2050, a study says.
NEWS | 13 November 2009 | EN
Indian expat scientists scheme off to shaky start
The first scientist to return home as part of India's new expatriate scheme has been dismissed, causing mixed reactions from fellow researchers.
NEWS | 12 November 2009 | EN
Children missing out on zinc diarrhoea treatment
Despite campaigning in Bangladesh, under-fives are still failing to receive zinc treatment for diarrhoeal disease, a survey says.
NEWS | 12 November 2009 | EN
