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Does biobanking hold the key to achieving universal health?
WEBOct 1, 2021 · The data generated through biosamples is a key resource for the digital transformation of health systems, he suggested. World revenue for biobanking will surpass $53 billion in 2027, according to Zatloukal, who underlined one of the key challenges facing biobanking: the drug industry is required to provide funding, yet patients remain reluctant to make their samples available to drug companies.
New Chinese rules permit cloning for research - scidev.net
WEBFeb 3, 2004 · Wang says that the policy enables China to clarify its stance in a United Nations’ vote, which is now scheduled for later this year, on a proposed global treaty outlawing human cloning (see UN backs off ‘rush vote’ on human cloning). The vote has been delayed following controversy over whether such a …
Don’t teach maths and science in English - SciDev.Net
WEBJan 20, 2012 · Some nations have taken a mixed approach. In the Philippines, science and maths are taught in English, while other subjects are taught in Filipino. The Philippines has more than 120 other languages, and the Department of Education also allows local languages for the teaching of most subjects. This is …
What is a knowledge economy? - SciDev.Net
WEBApr 15, 2015 · Information is widely believed to be the future source of prosperity. The term ‘knowledge economy’ was coined in the 1960s to describe a shift from traditional economies to ones where the production and use of knowledge are paramount. Academic institutions and companies engaging in research and development are important foundations of such ...
Reliable internet unavailable for 90 pct of poorest - SciDev.Net
WEBMar 9, 2022 · Women’s web exclusion cost poorest countries US$1 trillion in GDP. Campaigners for equal access call for 4G connectivity as standard. By: Dann Okoth. [NAIROBI] A decent internet connection – essential for many basic tasks in the COVID-19 era – is out of reach for 90 per cent of people in low- …
Scientists design malaria-resistant GM mosquito - SciDev.Net
WEBScientists have developed a model for a genetically modified (GM) mosquito, which produces malaria-eliminating antibodies and is unable to transmit the parasite to humans by biting, potentially making it a viable alternative to a malaria vaccine.. The modified Anopheles stephensi mosquito — one of 30–40 mosquito species that commonly transmit malaria — releases antibodies that either ...
Cyclones in the Indian Ocean: Facts and figures - SciDev.Net
WEBOct 6, 2008 · Low to moderate intensity tropical cyclones bring much needed rain for agriculture around the northern Indian Ocean. But, when tropical cyclones strengthen, they can bring great loss of life and property to the region. Cyclonic structures. All tropical cyclones have low atmospheric pressure at ground level, and a …
Indian scientists extract salt from plants
WEBMay 15, 2003 · CSMCRI scientists investigated one such species, Salicornia brachiata, which accumulates salt within its tissue, and developed a process for extracting salt from the plant. Ghosh says that his group is now trying to assess the commercial potential of ‘vegetable salt’ as a health product. Samples have been sent to companies overseas and ...
Nigeria tackles publishing in predatory journals
WEBAug 3, 2022 · [LAGOS] Higher education institutions in Nigeria need to train academics to spot fraudulent journals, researchers say. The researchers, members of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS), noted this in a communique released to the public after convening a roundtable discussion on 29 March to discuss fighting predatory academic practices.. Oladoyin Odubanjo, the executive secretary of the NAS ...
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