In Teeming India, Water Crisis Means Dry Pipes and Foul Sludge

An emerging economic power with fast-growing population confronts dire water shortages
Somini Sengupta
October 3, 2006

Helping Those Devoured by the Dragon

The Communist Party keeps close watch as a growing community of NGOs help China’s disadvantaged
Andreas Lorenz
September 5, 2006

Singapore Acts as Haven for Stem Cell Research

Singapore sets out to create the world’s preeminent site for biomedical research
Wayne Arnold
August 18, 2006

Cell Out

US president blocks funding for stem-cell research, labeling experiments with embryos immoral
David A. Shaywitz
July 26, 2006

A Small Charity Takes Lead in Fighting a Disease

Researching cures for diseases that afflict the poor doesn’t bring in the big profits
Stephanie Strom
August 8, 2006
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