Mercury and lead threaten Latin American communities
Artisanal mining as well as industrial activities and waste disposal spread toxic heavy metals in the Amazon region, affecting particularly children health.
Artisanal mining as well as industrial activities and waste disposal spread toxic heavy metals in the Amazon region, affecting particularly children health.
Deal to end South Africa’s energy crisis in the offing.
Genetically modified mosquitoes are used worldwide to fight the spreading of diseases. But this technique must be used with care.
Using low-cost equipment would boost research and education, especially in developing countries.
Bioimaging technologies must be expanded for global health.
A survey of 10 African countries found that a lack of intensive care beds and medical resources led to worse outcomes associated with COVID-19 in Africa than in the rest of the world.
Scientists seeking to establish fair collaborations
Africa shouldn’t try to adopt the scientific system from the global North without criticism.
Tokenism, top-down management and inequality still plague African research collaborations with the developed world.
A promise for shorter and less expensive treatments
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