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Positive partnership clinched at EU–Africa summit
Africa and the European Union have included a science and technology partnership in their joint action plan.14/12/07
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European collaboration to support African science
A new initiative aims to enhance scientific partnerships between developed nations and Africa.07/12/07
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Report highlights ‘stagnant’ TB research funding
TB research and development funding must increase dramatically to meet global targets, says a report.13/11/07
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Group O blood ‘can be defence against severe malaria’
Having blood group O makes children less likely to develop severe malaria, a finding that may have therapeutic implications, ...05/11/07
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Space technology to speed up TB detection
Technology originally conceived for space exploration could provide faster and more accurate testing for tuberculosis.04/10/07
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Gates foundation gives US$280 million to fight TB
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate US$280 million to fund several initiatives to fight tuberculosis.19/09/07
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Donor agencies risk ‘piecemeal’ capacity building
Short-term projects, narrow focus, and the competitive funding process threaten sustainable development projects, says a British geologist.14/09/07
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Quake survival, not foresight, needed, say experts
People in earthquake-prone cities need education and stronger buildings, not just early warnings and disaster relief, say scientists.14/09/07
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Haemoglobin ‘promotes trypanosome protection’
Haemoglobin may be involved in protecting humans from trypanosomes, the parasite family causing diseases such as sleeping sickness.10/09/07
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Hotter Earth implicated in tropical rainfall rise
More rain is falling in the tropics, say researchers, and it could be because of rising global temperatures.31/08/07
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Method ‘extends’ stockpile of bird flu vaccine
Scientists have designed a method to extend current stockpiles of bird flu vaccine, meaning more people could be vaccinated ...20/08/07