http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science, technology & the developing world. ms http://rss.scidev.net/ms/ Mangroves are of great economic value to the Mexican fishing industry and should be protected, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/ms/news/mexican-mangroves-vital-for-fishing-industry-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_newsFri, 25 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMTThe negative attitude of European nations towards GM food is affecting commercialisation policies, says a leading Chinese scientist.http://www.scidev.net/ms/news/negative-attitudes-hindering-china-gm-commercialis.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_newsThu, 24 Jul 2008 04:10:26 GMTPhilippine researchers say the government is planting mangroves in unsuitable areas, leading to early death for the seedlings.http://www.scidev.net/ms/news/philippine-mangrove-planting-strategy-needs-urgent.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_newsThu, 24 Jul 2008 04:02:49 GMTScience education in Bangladesh needs an overhaul, switching to natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions, antibodies provide immunity to filariasis, and more.http://www.scidev.net/ms/news/south-asia-news-in-brief-11-23-july-2008.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_newsWed, 23 Jul 2008 03:53:19 GMTA multi-disciplinary research approach is needed to tackle the obesity pandemic created by changing dietary patterns, researchers say.http://www.scidev.net/ms/news/obesity-research-needs-a-multi-disciplinary-approa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_newsWed, 23 Jul 2008 03:43:59 GMTScientists are proposing a set of guidelines to tackle developing countries' resistance to take up DNA barcoding for biodiversity mapping.http://www.scidev.net/ms/news/scientists-tackle-dna-barcoding-resistance-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_newsWed, 23 Jul 2008 03:24:50 GMTGovernments and donors must find ways to tackle the rise in non-communicable disease, which can mean reassessing health priorities in developing nations.http://www.scidev.net/ms/editorials/chronic-disease-a-neglected-priority.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_editorialsWed, 23 Jul 2008 09:05:00 GMTVaccines for non-infectious illness could help developing nations tackle the growing burden of chronic disease. Maryke Steffens reports.http://www.scidev.net/ms/features/therapeutic-vaccines-a-new-hope-for-chronic-diseas.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_featuresWed, 23 Jul 2008 09:05:00 GMTPriya Shetty explores the truths and the myths about chronic diseases in the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/ms/features/chronic-diseases-facts-and-figures.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_featuresWed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMTTo stem the spread of obesity, we must study the web of commercial interests and strategies driving it, says Jonathan Wells.http://www.scidev.net/ms/opinions/obesity-researchers-must-understand-how-capitalism.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_opinionsWed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMTCancer care in Africa faces the same challenges as general healthcare, but also needs local data and targeted solutions, says Twalib Ngoma.http://www.scidev.net/ms/opinions/cancer-in-africa-needs-a-local-approach.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_opinionsWed, 23 Jul 2008 08:59:00 GMTWe need better global monitoring for chronic diseases before we can really tackle the risks factors and prevent illness, says Colin Mathers.http://www.scidev.net/ms/opinions/better-statistics-key-to-tackling-chronic-diseases.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_opinionsWed, 23 Jul 2008 08:57:00 GMTAbdallah S. Daar speaks to SciDev.Net about the Grand Challenges in Chronic Non-communicable Diseases initiative.http://www.scidev.net/ms/features/q-a-grand-challenges-in-chronic-diseases.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_featuresWed, 23 Jul 2008 08:55:00 GMTDeveloping nations must stop aping the North's mental health services and use strategies tailored to their own needs, says Vikram Patel.http://www.scidev.net/ms/opinions/mental-health-in-the-developing-world-time-for-inn.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_opinionsWed, 23 Jul 2008 08:45:00 GMTThe lack of knowledge about nanotechnology risks must be addressed, a leading expert of the European Commission has warned.http://www.scidev.net/ms/news/nanotech-risk-concerns-must-be-addressed-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_newsTue, 22 Jul 2008 05:40:27 GMTTraining tree fellers in forest management can cut tree damage and carbon emissions from degradation, argue Francis E. Putz and colleagues.http://www.scidev.net/ms/opinions/training-tree-fellers-helps-cut-carbon-emissions.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_opinionsTue, 22 Jul 2008 03:48:12 GMTBrazil is set to launch a satellite, carrying a British-made high-tech camera, in 2011 for various applications including environmental observation.http://www.scidev.net/ms/news/brazil-harnesses-space-tech-to-monitor-deforestati.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_newsTue, 22 Jul 2008 12:56:21 GMTDespite the acceleration of mobile technology in the developing world, the humble text message reigns supreme.http://www.scidev.net/ms/features/developing-countries-tap-into-text-messaging-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_featuresMon, 21 Jul 2008 05:09:08 GMTA study shows that men who have sex with other men are more vulnerable to AIDS in relation to heterosexual men.http://www.scidev.net/ms/news/homosexuals-still-more-vulnerable-to-aids-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_newsMon, 21 Jul 2008 03:47:31 GMTResearchers' preference for publishing in globally recognised journals is skewing the direction of scientific inquiry away from local research, writes Priya Shetty.http://www.scidev.net/ms/opinions/snubbing-of-local-journals-skews-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ms_opinionsMon, 21 Jul 2008 02:44:00 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/