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Modified bacteria spot arsenic
Gut bacteria genetically modified to glow when they sense arsenic could be used to detect contaminated water, a …
02/10/03
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Pan-African maths institute opens its doors
An institute that seeks to reduce the flight of scientific talent from Africa by becoming a 'centre of excellence' …
18/09/03
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Banana lab opens in Uganda
A laboratory devoted to improving bananas through biotechnology will open today in Kampala, Uganda.
22/08/03
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Malaria drugs alter pesticide resistance in mosquitoes
Drugs used to combat malaria in humans make mosquitoes more susceptible to some insecticides and more resistant to …
05/08/03
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Researchers profile malaria's proteins
Scientists are a step closer to identifying around 1,000 new proteins in the malaria parasite, which could help …
01/08/03
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Population growth 'main threat to global biodiversity'
Controversial new research suggests that the world's growing population is the dominant threat to biodiversity.
25/07/03
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Seed bank raises hopes of Iraqi crop comeback
Plant research in Iraq could soon be revived with the help of a collection of seed samples currently held by …
17/07/03
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‘Double punch’ malaria vaccine offers new hope
A new vaccine approach that delivers a 'double punch' could give the immune system an edge against malaria, AIDS …
28/05/03
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Feedback could warm climate fast
The 21st century could see more warming, more quickly, than was previously estimated, according to a new approach …
23/05/03
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Turning Bangladesh's water woes around
Tom Clarke reports on Bangladesh's efforts to tackle its devastating cycle of flooding and drought.
20/03/03
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Asia's arsenic crisis deepens
New cases of arsenic poisoning in India suggest that a crisis in the sub-continent could extend much further than …
17/02/03
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Newborns might help malaria kids
Transfusions of blood from newborns' umbilical cords could save children who are acutely ill with malaria.
20/11/02
