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US$600 million grant to study genetics and health
Researchers have received major funding to study the genetics of disease-causing organisms and how people's genetic make-up helps them ...22/12/05
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‘Infinite’ supply of arsenic in Bangladeshi water
Arsenic in Bangladesh's water supply could come from surface sources rather than deep underground, meaning that there could be ...16/12/05
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Single genetic change ‘can multiply TB risk by seven’
Researchers have identified a tiny genetic change that can increase the risk of developing tuberculosis by up to sevenfold.13/12/05
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A perfect virus ‘is a weak virus’
Researchers say that perfect viruses are less potent, and that this could lead to a new class of drugs ...07/12/05
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Nanotech risks: UK launches US$8.5m research plan
In a report released last week, the UK government announced a US$8.5 million research agenda to address the potential ...05/12/05
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Tsunami alert system ‘useless without communication’
A tsunami warning system in the Indian Ocean will only be as good as the system for communicating its ...10/08/05
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Malaysia to aid technology transfer to its businesses
Malaysia has pledged to help local companies import technologies from abroad in an effort to boost the country's biotechnology ...09/08/05
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More trees can mean less water, says report
A new report contesting the idea that trees conserve water has implications for water management schemes around the world, ...29/07/05
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Genetic clue to drought resistant crops found
Researchers have identified a 'water efficiency' gene in plants that could help the development of drought-resistant crops.14/07/05
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Climate change ‘will set Kalahari dunes in motion’
Researchers predict that warmer temperatures will make sand dunes in southern Africa unstable, with serious implications for farmers whose ...30/06/05