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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