Despite the uncertainty surrounding the use of Stem Cell transplantation therapy in Nigeria , the Federal Government Friday inaugurated the first technical national committee to articulate and produce a blueprint on the research and application of the new technology.

To thrive in this highly competitive market, drug developers must offer drugs that improve survival rates and the quality of life.

President Thabo Mbeki has approved a new law which will place the country among the world's leading nations in the protection of national and international science infrastructure investments.

A deadlock that had stalled Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) student guild election for the last two years finally came to an end with the swearing-in of a new council.

President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua yesterday emphasised the crucial role that science education plays in the country's development.

Evidence, which might convince President Museveni to support male circumcision as one of the HIV infection prevention strategies, has emerged.

The new Omni Prep Multi-Sample Homogenizer from Omni International can process six samples at a time. It utilizes patented Omni Tip Plastic Homogenizer Probes to eliminate cross-contamination and cleaning associated with traditional homogenizers. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2008) Read the full

The agriculture department was close to finalising its link to an international "b iosafety c learing house" website, an initiative that would help the public get better information about genetically modified crops, its Biosafety director, Chantal Arendse, said last week.

The government will establish a Sh250 million endowment fund for science in the next financial year to support competitive research and innovations.