Posts Tagged ‘Malawi’
Fertilizer adds selenium to Malawi food crops
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — Soil in Malawi often lacks enough selenium for adequate nutrition, according to researchers who say enriched fertilizer could raise levels of the mineral in the country’s food. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Feb 1, 2013 12:04 - 0 Comments
In Malawi, gut bugs trigger malnutrition
WASHINGTON U. – ST. LOUIS (US) — Bacteria living in the intestine are an underlying cause of a form of severe acute childhood malnutrition, according to a study of young twins in Malawi. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 11, 2012 11:25 - 1 Comment
Malawi farmers swap fingerprints for loans
U. MICHIGAN (US) — A high-tech method of fingerprinting is a simple, cost-effective way to encourage farmers in developing countries to apply for and repay micro loans, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 11, 2012 14:28 - 4 Comments
AIDS in Africa: Does religion get a bad rap?
PENN STATE (US) — Criticisms of how religious groups are mishandling Africa’s AIDS epidemic are inaccurate and overstated, according to sociologist Jenny Trinitapoli. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 20, 2012 11:04 - 0 Comments
Antigen discovery sets up salmonella vaccine
UC DAVIS (US) — Researchers have taken an important step toward an effective vaccine for the foodborne bacteria salmonella. (more…)
