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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Unsafe food kills — and WHO is counting the bodies
This week the WHO is bringing scientists, policymakers and other key stakeholders together to discuss how best to assess the global burden of foodborne diseases. Arie Havelaar reflects on the key issues at hand.
News
Bankruptcy leaves indigenous sickle cell treatment in jeopardy
Xechem International, the US-based company that owns the rights to a promising sickle cell anaemia treatment, has filed for bankruptcy.
21 November 2008
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Obama's transition team raises hopes for developing world science
Two internationally minded scientists have joined the US president-elect's transition team, raising hopes for science in the developing world.
21 November 2008
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Features
Innovate to accumulate
Emerging economies have shown how knowledge can be harnessed to fuel long-term development, writes Calestous Juma.
20 November 2008
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Source: Nature
Editorial
The media is crucial in the global fight for health
The media can help in the global fight against disease, both as a watchdog for poor practices, and a champion for successful research.
Opinions
Scientists can help bring peace to the Middle East
Michael Greene reviews the ways in which regional scientific cooperation could promote peace in the Middle East.
21 November 2008
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Source: Science
Tropical-chronic diseases link 'could inform health policy'
Understanding how neglected tropical diseases affect chronic diseases can help inform health policies, say Peter Hotez and Abdallah Daar.
19 November 2008
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Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Priority review vouchers might not be the way forward
18 November 2008
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中文
Source: New England Journal of Medicine
Time to count the burden of foodborne disease
17 November 2008
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Topic Gateways
Agriculture & Environment
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Climate Change & Energy
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Health
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
New
Technologies
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Science &
Innovation Policy
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Science
Communication
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
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