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Nano-treated bednets last five times longer

[BANGKOK] Insecticide-treated bednets that retain their lethal qualities for up to five years may be possible after Thai researchers found a way of "locking in" the chemical they contain using nanotechnology.

EU to probe SC Johnson purchase of Sara Lee insecticide business

RACINE — News agencies reported Wednesday that the EuropeanUnion’s antitrust regulator has agreed to investigate SC Johnson’sintended purchase of Sara Lee Corp.’s insecticide business.

EU launches probe into Sara Lee disposal

European competition authorities announced on Wednesday a probe into a takeover by SC Johnson of US giant Sara Lee's household insecticide business, after concerns raised by six countries.

Greenwood U.S. Post Office To Reopen Tuesday

The USPS main outlet on North Creek Blvd. will reopened Tuesday, but workers still have concerns something inside is making them sick. 

Gates Foundation shakes up science with goal to end malaria

After revitalizing research into the long-neglected disease malaria, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now revamping the scientific agenda to focus on the controversial goal it set three years ago: driving malaria to extinction.