[Todos] erradicar polio, patentes de medicamentos y otros: SciDev.Net Weekly Update (24 - 30 October 2011): Patent pool boost, eradicating polio, finding better science stories, and more
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SciDev.Net Weekly Update (24 - 30 October 2011)
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Where to dig for science stories [5]
_Marina Joubert_ with tips for science journalists on where to find
stories beyond the press release treadmill.
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The world is close to eradicating polio, but countries need consistent
vigilance -- including informed media coverage -- to reach this goal.
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MORE EDITORIALS [9]
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Indian company Aurobindo Pharma will manufacture several
antiretroviral medicines licensed to the Medicines Patent Pool.
EN [11] | ES [12]
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New rice varieties, including those resistant to flooding, are
producing higher yields for farmers across South-East Asia, says a
report.
EN [14]
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Researchers have combined genetic and location data to track typhoid
fever -- a technique that could be used for other diseases.
EN [16] | ES [17]
Rather than waiting for researchers, African farmers are using their
own experience to adapt to climate change, say scientists.
EN [18]
Nigeria's cassava-led green revolution is now led by a prominent
cassava scientist, but its approach may fail farmers, says an expert.
EN [19]
The Asia-Pacific region needs a green 'industrial revolution' to cut
unsustainable consumption of natural resources and pollution.
EN [20]
A rising burden of non-communicable diseases in Africa requires more
investment in science, a conference has heard.
EN [21]
A study on arsenic contamination suggests that the problem lies with
aquifers, not with man-made ponds.
Source: Nature
EN [22]
EN [23]
EN [24]
EN [25]
ES [26]
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MORE NEWS [28]
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Much progress has been made in genomics research, says _Stephen
Baker_, but the impact on public health is limited in the developing
world.
Source: Nature
EN [30]
Indian science is bureaucratic and needs to keep up with the demands
of liberalisation, says_ M. Vijayan._
Source: Current Science
EN [31]
MORE OPINIONS [32]
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Martin Sweeting, director of the UK's Surrey Space Centre, outlines
why the time is ripe for Africa to harness space technology.
Source: The Guardian, Nigeria
EN [34]
MORE FEATURES [35]
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_Marina Joubert_ shows you how to source good science stories, from
what to do with press releases to networking for exclusives.
EN [37]
MORE PRACTICAL GUIDES [38]
We need a clearer understanding of disease patterns and ecosystem
impacts before embarking on eradication strategies, says _Ummer Rashid
Zargar_.
EN [39]
MORE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [40]
Polio: making the final push for eradication [41]
Campaigns to eradicate polio are still facing political and social
obstacles that are leading to the re-emergence of cases. Interventions
and messages tailored to local needs are a must, says _T. V. Padma_.
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BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS
African health research needs more money and support, the World Health
Summit has heard
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DEBATE BEFORE ERADICATING
Scientific consensus and better information should guide disease
eradication programmes
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WEIGHING UP NUCLEAR ENERGY
Our Spotlight examines lessons emerging from Fukushima for developing
countries in pursuit of nuclear power
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NICE RICE GAINS
Farmers in South-East Asia are reaping the benefits of research into
higher yielding rice varieties
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HIGH-TECH DETECTIVE WORK
Tracking down typhoid fever with DNA data and GPS maps
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