SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
Opinions and Analysis
Bringing agriculture and health back together
Agriculture and health experts must work together to tackle disease, poverty and malnutrition, says development expert Jeff Waage.
BioMed Analysis: Supporting community healthcare
Developing countries must recognise the value of community healthcare and provide clearer ethical guidelines for practice, says Priya Shetty.
Policy Briefs
Controlling insect pests with GM technology
Genetically modified insects provide a new method for controlling insect-borne diseases and agricultural insect pests.
8 July 2010
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Source: The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
Improving early childhood nutrition
Nutritional interventions can improve health, save lives and boost economic growth but only if implemented before the age of two.
20 January 2010
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Source: International Food Policy Research Institute
News and Features
'Exciting' new odour sensors found in malaria mosquitoes
Scientists have identified new scent receptors in mosquitoes that could help develop more agents to lure, repel and kill the insects.
3 September 2010
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Vaccine proves effective against hepatitis E
Clinical trials of a new hepatitis E vaccine, developed in China, suggest it is safe and effective in healthy adults.
Frog skin antibiotics show promise against superbugs
26 August 2010
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Practical Guides
Reporting embryonic stem cell science
Luisa Massarani offers tips on how to navigate your way through the highly controversial world of embryonic stem cell research.
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