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SciDev.Net Weekly Update (26 May – 1 June 2008)

Latest articles from the leading source of free news and commentary about science, technology and innovation in the developing world

NEWS

Developing country biosafety capacity ‘inadequate’
Does current biosafety and biotechnology training meet the capacity needs of developing countries? Far from it, according to a new report.

Brazil says yes to stem cell research — again
Brazil has voted by a narrow margin to uphold legislation for research on embryonic stem cells.

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Subsidised access ‘helps boost scientific output’
The WHO’s research access programme, HINARI, claims that it has helped increase the scientific output of its member countries.

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South Asia News in brief: 16–29 May 2008
Bangladesh confirms its first human bird flu case, mapping estimates the numbers affected by the Myanmar cyclone, and more.

Peru: ‘More research needed to develop bioenergy’
The new Peruvian environment minister has established guidelines for the production of biofuels, pleading for more scientific research.
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Jamaica to launch agricultural technology centre
Jamaica will open a research centre of excellence to combat the food crisis and boost agricultural production in the Caribbean region.
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