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A senior African Union official has urged African leaders to allow commercial growing of GM crops.

The role of intermediaries between scientists and policymakers in boosting science communication has been endorsed by an international survey.

South Africa is set to approve a change to its medicines approval process that opponents fear will circumvent evidence-based evaluation.

Lebanon has launched an awareness campaign on counterfeit drugs, but commentators say the move doesn't go far enough.

The effects of toxoplasmosis infection on the eye are more severe in Brazil than in Europe, says a study.

A study has found low condom use among communities at risk of HIV in Paraguay, suggesting that it is a key driver of HIV infection.

Coastal cities threatened by climate change, Nigerian research positions 'poor performance', researchers breed better sorghum, and more.

Brazilian scientists warn in a report that Brazil's agriculture could be severely affected by climate change in the coming years.

Over a decade after drafting the legislation, Rwanda is implementing a ban on gases that damage the ozone layer.

A study in the Tibetan plateau shows that plants emit methane gas, which could affect thinking on their role in global warming.

A study shows how rising oil and gas demand is leading to major exploration in the Western Amazon, threatening the forest and indigenous people.

Scientists from Africa have revealed the origins of the virulent maize streak virus, which causes devastating disease on the continent.

Panama's president, Martín Torrijos, has signed a law to increase access to information and communication technology (ICT) in the country.

A South African initiative to boost research positions has hit problems after the Science and Technology Department failed to secure funding.

Researchers have found that Chinese rabies cases have risen dramatically in recent years, matched by inadequate treatment.

Representatives of five South American countries have created a network of technological innovation centres to increase regional competitiveness.

Lebanon's parliament has endorsed a plan to reform science and technology policy with a focus on human resource development and capacity building.

The Argentinean ministries of science and education have launched a scheme where scientists will talk to schoolchildren about their work.

Indian HIV vaccine passes first trials, US$6.25 million transgenic crop initiative launched, cholera past offers new insights, and more.

Adverse wind conditions due to global warming will reduce the frequency of tropical cyclones, but may form stronger ones, researchers warn.