The Argentine scientist and TWAS Fellow shed new light on the origins of one of the world’s most prolific mountain ranges, and is continuing to research the complex history of South America’s ancient landscapes.

The Yemeni researcher is working to develop faster ways of studying and testing tuberculosis, helping researchers track drug-resistance, which is a threat to the people of her war-torn country.

TWAS has announced the winners of the TWAS Prizes for 2018 in Trieste, Italy.

Cameroon has astonishing biodiversity, including about 8,000 plants. Research by the early-career chemist has isolated some that produce compounds with potentially far-reaching value in the global battle against antibiotic resistance.

The Congolese organic chemist and TWAS Fellow verified that local plants used by herbalists help purify water and treat malaria. Now he's the winner of the C.N.R. Rao prize for his outstanding work.

Ugandan conservation leader Caroline Asiimwe is engaging the local population in a cooperative approach to preserve wildlife from illegal activities and ensure healthy ecosystems in her country.

Barbara Burmen, a Kenyan epidemiologist, is the recipient of the first edition of the TWAS-Abdool Karim Prize, which honours women scientists in Low-Income African countries for their achievements in biological sciences.

An IAP-OPCW workshop for chemists and biochemists, part of the TWAS Science Diplomacy programme, explored dilemmas and challenges in doing research responsibly, and bridging the science-policy divide.

A new OWSD programme to provide fellowships to women scientists in the early stages of their careers has been launched thanks to a generous commitment from Canada’s International Development Research Centre.

Text adopted on 10 November 2017, Dead Sea, Jordan