16 – 22 October 2017
Pakistan set to plant GM cotton on 8 million acres
The Punjab University has signed a MoU to provide newly developed ‘disease-resistant’ cotton seed to farmers across the country through seven multinational companies. Find source
Germany’s insects are disappearing
In just 3 decades, insect populations in German nature reserves have plummeted by more than 75%, according to a new study. The reasons for the decline aren’t clear. Find source
Sleeping sickness can now be cured with pills
For the first time, researchers have cured the deadly neurological disease sleeping sickness using pills instead of a combination of intravenous infusions and pills. Find source
Top Chinese university to consider social-media posts in researcher evaluations
Controversial policy means mainstream media are starting to rival rigorous academic publications in some universities in China. Find source
How obesity promotes breast cancer?
Obesity leads to the release of cytokines into the bloodstream which impact the metabolism of breast cancer cells, making them more aggressive as a result. Find source
