Trypanosome mystery solved?

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Researchers have discovered a process that destroys the Trypanosoma brucei brucei protozoan in lab culture. The discovery could lead to the development of trypanosome-resistant strains of cattle for areas of Africa in which cattle cannnot be raised due to the parasite.

Research, Trypanosoma brucei, African trypanosomiasis

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Rare habitats vie for protection: a new approach to saving biological diversity focuses on beleaguered ecosystems even if they do not house an extraordinary number fo plant and animal species

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Conservationists are revising their strategies for protecting ecosystems. They want to establish a portfolio of ecosystem reserves representing a full range of habitat types rather than trying to save the largest number of threatened species.

Planning, Environmental associations, Habitat (Ecology), Protection and preservation, Environmental policy, Habitats, Biological diversity conservation, Biodiversity conservation, Conservationists

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Creationists evolve new strategy

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Creationists are trying to convince state legislatures to allow teachers to present scientific evidence that refutes the theory of evolution. This strategy has been successful because it does not seem to have religious overtones.

Political aspects, Study and teaching, Evolution (Biology), Textbooks, Evolution, Creationism, Textbook publishing

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