http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on latin america & caribbean science & technology en http://rss.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/news/ Clean technology to meet poor communities' needs must lie at the heart of any sustainable strategy to combat climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/clean-technology-as-a-public-good.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanThu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:18 GMTJamaica and four other Caribbean countries have been granted US$1.7 million to reduce the biodiversity threat of invasive alien species.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/jamaica-to-tackle-species-threatening-biodiversity.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanThu, 05 Nov 2009 10:28:26 GMTA new study has evaluated the 12 potential vaccines against dengue fever, discussing the challenges facing their development.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/study-reviews-dengue-vaccine-candidates.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanTue, 03 Nov 2009 08:20:41 GMTMRI scans could transform scientists' understanding of cerebral malaria but the technology is barely used, say researchershttp://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/malaria-impasse-could-be-overcome-with-brain-scans--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanTue, 03 Nov 2009 12:31:45 GMTCan Brazil use its booming economy and abundant natural resources to become a life sciences juggernaut, asks Gene Russo.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/brazil-fertile-ground-for-science-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanSun, 01 Nov 2009 02:38:07 GMTA UN conference has made an urgent call for developed countries to transfer climate-friendly technologies to the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/speed-up-climate-tech-transfer-urges-un-meeting.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanWed, 28 Oct 2009 03:21:13 GMTUruguay has become the first country in the One Laptop per Child scheme to provide a computer for every child enrolled in a state primary school.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/uruguay-provides-every-primary-school-pupil-with-laptop.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanMon, 26 Oct 2009 12:35:50 GMTScientists have used a 'gun' that delivers a vaccine and an electrical impulse to improve the effectiveness of a DNA vaccine for HIV.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/electricity-sparks-better-hiv-vaccine-response.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanFri, 23 Oct 2009 03:16:49 GMTThe most recent SciDev.Net user survey offers valuable insights into how well we are meeting your needs.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/scidev-net-survey-results-how-are-we-doing-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanFri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMTComplementary medicine has saved the Peruvian government US$8 million in the last ten years, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/peru-complementary-medicine-cost-effective-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanThu, 22 Oct 2009 11:28:46 GMTThe academy of sciences for the developing world unveiled ambitious funding hopes at its general meeting in South Africa.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/twas-aims-to-boost-its-science-fund.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanWed, 21 Oct 2009 02:50:58 GMTThe director of Chile's science council has been dismissed following irregularities in the allocation of scholarships granted by the state.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/chilean-government-dismisses-head-of-science-council.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanWed, 21 Oct 2009 01:29:45 GMTThe Mexican government has given the green light to the experimental sowing of GM maize, causing protests across the country.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/mexico-to-allow-gm-maize.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanTue, 20 Oct 2009 03:13:10 GMTScientists in Chile say that the science and technology budget for next year proposed by the government will not be enough to fund valuable projects.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/chilean-scientists-criticise-2010-science-budget.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanSun, 18 Oct 2009 04:57:19 GMTCases of infection with the Colombian variant of a US bacterium, USA300, have increased by eight per cent in six years.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/bacterial-infection-spreading-in-colombia.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanSat, 17 Oct 2009 11:16:22 GMTScientists and farmers from Peru and Ethiopia will defend agrobiodiversity through the exchange of scientific and traditional knowledge.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/peru-and-ethiopia-team-up-to-defend-biodiversity.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanFri, 16 Oct 2009 03:30:34 GMTA new videogame about cellular biology aims to help Chilean secondary school teachers teach and motivate students.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/chilean-team-develops-biology-videogame-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanWed, 14 Oct 2009 03:12:27 GMTIn Suriname and Guyana malaria transmission persists in dry environmental conditions less favourable for the mosquito, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/malaria-transmission-persists-in-dry-seasons-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanMon, 12 Oct 2009 09:42:52 GMTNew figures on research spending show that the gap between rich and poor countries is closing — but not fast enough.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/good-and-bad-news-on-the-science-gap-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanFri, 09 Oct 2009 10:00:49 GMTThe dearth of drugs for Chagas could be over as two organisations collaborate on testing on a new treatment.http://www.scidev.net/en/latin-america-and-caribbean/first-chagas-drug-in-40-years-to-enter-clinical-trials-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_latinamericaandcaribbeanThu, 08 Oct 2009 02:46:22 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/