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Sri Lanka journalist wins SciDev.Net South Asia Internship
SciDev.Net is delighted to announce that Chesmal Siriwardhana, a journalist from Sri Lanka, has been awarded a three month internship. Sponsored by the IDRC, the programme will see him develop his science journalism skills in London and South Asia.
News
India looks to nanotechnology to boost agriculture
A recent report recommends investing in nanotechnology R&D to boost Indian agricultural productivity.
16 May 2008
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South Asia News in brief: 30 April–15 May 2008
Asia gets a new climate change fund, how the tuberculosis bug gets its iron, gene causing Indian obesity found, and more.
15 May 2008
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Studies yield malaria target proteins
6 May 2008
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South Asia News in brief: 16–30 April 2008
30 April 2008
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Features
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.
Antibiotic resistance: Frequently asked questions
Priya Shetty answers some common questions surrounding antibiotic resistance, and the dangers for the developing world.
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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