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West African science too reliant on foreign cooperation

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Study assesses use of plants in antimalarial therapies

Extracts from plants are used widely to treat malaria in Benin, and their conservation should be promoted, says a ...

29/01/13

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National database could raise Benin’s science profile

A national database of scientific research is essential to promote Benin's science and foster more independent research, a study ...

31/10/12

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West Africans would pay more for pesticide-free food

Ordinary shoppers in Benin and Ghana say they would pay extra for organically grown, rather than chemically treated, vegetables, ...

12/01/12

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Insecticide beats DDT in early trials

An insecticide modified to boost its effectiveness and longevity works better than DDT, say malaria researchers.

17/02/10

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Insecticide ‘wallpaper’ lethal to malaria mosquitoes

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

30/10/09

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Tsetse flies lured by lizard scent

Chemicals in lizard and pig odour could be used to create traps for a tsetse fly responsible for sleeping ...

23/06/09

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Early diagnosis ‘essential’ in Buruli ulcer treatment

Early diagnosis is required to prevent disability from Buruli ulcer — but new, field-friendly tools are needed, warn experts.

27/04/09

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West Africans hope to produce iron-tolerant rice

West African researchers are working with farmers to develop rice that will thrive on their iron-rich soils.

18/03/09

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Caterpillar behind Liberian crop plague identified

Scientists have identified the caterpillar behind Liberia's crop devastation, and say that getting rid of the pest is feasible.

06/02/09

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African branch of rice initiative launched

The African component of an initiative aiming to provide small farmers with tailor-made rice varieties has been launched in ...

17/03/08

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Malaria vaccine enters second stage

A malaria vaccine has been successful in a small clinical trial of adults in Mali, and testing will now ...

31/01/08

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