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The PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative has outlined its ambitions for the next generation of vaccines.

Scientists should investigate herbal malaria remedies as they are more affordable for the very poor, the MIM meeting was told.

A round up of articles about vaccine distribution in the developing world, flu virus survival strategies, thermal screening, and more.

Jamaica and four other Caribbean countries have been granted US$1.7 million to reduce the biodiversity threat of invasive alien species.

South African researchers have lodged an appeal against their government's rejection of a genetically modified potato.

China has reduced its sulphur dioxide emissions, but its failure to reduce nitrogen emissions could worsen acid rain in the country.

Tanzanian farmers to receive training, new tool improves antimalarial dosage, South Africa's top satellite unable to send data, and more.

MRI scans could transform scientists' understanding of cerebral malaria but the technology is barely used, say researchers

The United States has launched a fund to promote Islamic technology, the latest step in fulfilling President Obama's promises to the region.

Pork tapeworm is responsible for almost a third of epileptic fits, researchers say.

Using sheeting impregnated with insecticide may be easier, and less toxic, than wall-spraying.

Deaths from diarrhoea in over-five-year-olds far exceed established estimates, according to a new study.

Pakistan's Biological Safety Association has been reinvigorated with new powers in a drive to enhance biosafety regulations in the country.

Strong intellectual property rights do not always ease the transfer of climate technologies and may even hinder it, claims a study.

Businesses in poorer countries are stifled by a lack of broadband Internet access, says a report, leading many to look to mobile phones.

Pakistan to receive expertise from China, making fertiliser from human faeces, Maldives ministers dive to highlight climate change, and more.

Plants genetically engineered to contain antibodies have protected chickens against a parasitic disease.

A UN conference has made an urgent call for developed countries to transfer climate-friendly technologies to the developing world.

Against expectations, West African rice varieties have interbred in the field — and war may have helped these improved hybrids spread.

China is trying to make the most of its science spending by uniting information about the nation's research activities on one website.