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FAO calls for better monitoring of water use
Knowledge gaps in how water resources are used must be plugged if farmers are to adapt to climate change, ...17/06/11
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African researchers in line for high-speed network
A long-waited intranet linking Sub-Saharan institutes has received a US$21 million cash injection from the European Union.15/06/11
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Board gathers for final step in quest to be rid of polio
Despite outbreaks in 13 countries this year, a board has been convened to oversee the final stages of elimination.21/12/10
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Global wild seed hunt begins
A global initiative to collect and preserve the diversity of the relatives of wild crops has received its first ...13/12/10
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South Africa’s HIV research ‘on the rise’
South Africa publishes six times as many papers on HIV/AIDS research as expected for its size, a study has ...27/10/10
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Long-awaited microbicide gel faces funding shortfall
Scientists who developed tenofovir, the vaginal gel that could transform AIDS protection for women, are struggling to fund the ...24/09/10
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Southern Africa failing to innovate, says study
A review of southern Africa's scientific output finds the region contributes less than one per cent of the world's ...13/08/10
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Promising microbicide ‘a step forward’ for HIV research
An effective vaginal gel could be the answer for women seeking to reduce HIV transmission during sex without having ...22/07/10
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Canada launches ‘unique’ Grand Challenges fund
The Grand Challenges Canada (Grands Défis Canada) fund claims its approach will redefine its country's role in international development.12/05/10
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African monsoon research to shift focus
A plan for the next decade's research on the African monsoon aims to address climate change and the needs ...05/05/10
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UN launches biotech network for developing countries
An international network will provide expertise, and help countries collaborate, on their use of biological resources.22/04/10
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Poor missing out on moringa seeds’ water-purifying powers
The seeds from an indigenous tree can help purify water — but more knowledge dissemination is needed, say researchers.24/03/10
