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Why UP researchers like rooibos, Nguni cows and 50 000-piece microbial puzzles

Issued by University of Pretoria 20 Aug 2021

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Healthcare

Equity and access need to be at the forefront of innovation in human genome editing

Jantina de Vries & Françoise Baylis 14 Jul 2021

New drugs work against the many strains of hepatitis C found in African countries

Healthcare

New drugs work against the many strains of hepatitis C found in African countries

John McLauchlan 27 May 2021

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing can help scientific researchers. Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock

Healthcare

How South Africans can use their DNA to be good genomic citizens

Caitlin Uren 3 Dec 2020

Climate threats spark exciting research into drought tolerant crops

Agriculture

Climate threats spark exciting research into drought tolerant crops

5 Nov 2020

Healthcare

Malaria parasites in Nigeria are genetically diverse: a danger but also a useful tool

Segun Isaac Oyedeji 20 Oct 2020

Covid-19 only a dress rehearsal for pandemics

Healthcare

Covid-19 only a dress rehearsal for pandemics

27 Jul 2020

A man being tested as he takes part in an ophthalmological study and examination. Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images

Healthcare

How African genetic studies offer hope for preventing a common cause of blindness

Susan Williams 22 Apr 2020

More clinical trials in African countries can help ensure that any vaccines or treatments developed cater to the continent’s genetic diversity. CELLOU BINANI/AFP via Getty Images

Healthcare

Few clinical trials are done in Africa: Covid-19 shows why this urgently needs to change

Jenniffer Mabuka-Maroa 7 Apr 2020

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Healthcare

New study sheds light on genetics of schizophrenia in South Africa

3 Feb 2020

Healthcare

What we've learnt from building Africa's biggest genome library

Deepti Gurdasani, Ayesha Motala, Pontiano Kaleebu & Segun Fatumo 4 Dec 2019

CapeNature, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve capture, translocate Cape mountain zebra

ESG & Sustainability

CapeNature, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve capture, translocate Cape mountain zebra

8 Aug 2019

Healthcare

The three big studies pushing at the frontiers of HIV prevention

Glenda Gray 14 Jun 2019

Researchers set sights on cataloguing the genetic diversity of insects pestering SA olives

Agriculture

Researchers set sights on cataloguing the genetic diversity of insects pestering SA olives

Engela Duvenage 13 Jun 2019

Global trendspotter, Marian Salzman.

Marketing & Media

#BizTrends2019: Top 12 trends for SA and the world

Marian Salzman 8 Jan 2019

Tweaking just a few genes in wild plants can create new food crops

Agriculture

Tweaking just a few genes in wild plants can create new food crops

James Hereward and Caitlin Curtis 25 Oct 2018

Hybrid embryos raise hope of resurrecting northern white rhino - but what's the point?

ESG & Sustainability

Hybrid embryos raise hope of resurrecting northern white rhino - but what's the point?

Jason Gilchrist 5 Jul 2018

Agriculture

Mainstreaming biodiversity crucial for securing global food security

31 May 2018

The northern white rhino should not be brought back to life

ESG & Sustainability

The northern white rhino should not be brought back to life

Jason Gilchrist 10 Apr 2018

Agriculture

The Doomsday Vault a vital seed backup to protect the world's food supply

27 Feb 2018

Professor Glenda Gray, president of the SAMRC

Healthcare

The continent's first genomics centre paves the way for Afrocentric medicine

15 Feb 2018

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Agriculture

New database to help countries manage their animal genetic resources

30 Nov 2017

Tourism & Travel

Introduction of elephants a step closer to the restoration of a wildlife haven

6 Nov 2017

ESG & Sustainability

2017-2019 Next Einstein Forum fellows announced

18 Sep 2017

What sub-Sahara can learn from India's 'Green revolution': the good and the bad

Agriculture

What sub-Sahara can learn from India's 'Green revolution': the good and the bad

Renu MODI 23 Aug 2017

The global food system still benefits the rich at the expense of the poor

Agriculture

The global food system still benefits the rich at the expense of the poor

Laura Pereira 31 Jul 2017

Agriculture

Research and study fostering the adoption of new techniques in biotech agriculture

27 Feb 2017

Source: Centers for Disease Control

Healthcare

Superbug is sneakier than ever

27 Feb 2017

Bird flu: learning lessons from traditional human-animal relations

Agriculture

Bird flu: learning lessons from traditional human-animal relations

Fréderic Keck 15 Dec 2016

#CITES: New plan to prioritise rhino population

ESG & Sustainability

#CITES: New plan to prioritise rhino population

26 Sep 2016

'Less choice for African farmers' after Bayer's Monsanto takeover

Agriculture

'Less choice for African farmers' after Bayer's Monsanto takeover

Wanjiru Eunice 19 Sep 2016

Healthcare

Research shows significance of ecogeography in Khoisan genetics

8 Sep 2016

A digital beehive could warn beekeepers when their hives are under attack

Agriculture

A digital beehive could warn beekeepers when their hives are under attack

Marcus Foth, Alethea Blackler and Paul Cunningham 4 Mar 2016

How translocating rhinos promotes genetic health and keeps them safe

ESG & Sustainability

How translocating rhinos promotes genetic health and keeps them safe

Nikki le Roex 9 Dec 2015

Advanced Rice Varieties for Africa launched

Agriculture

Advanced Rice Varieties for Africa launched

14 Jun 2013

ACB concerned about SA's GM maize exports

Agriculture

ACB concerned about SA's GM maize exports

19 Apr 2013

Agriculture

New bluefin tuna specimens at Murcia Oceanographic Centre

13 Mar 2012

GreenBiz

Good rhino news at last

26 Sep 2011

Healthcare

DST supports Southern African Human Genome Initiative

7 Dec 2010

Healthcare

Researchers investigate reverse zoonosis in marine invertebrate

22 Oct 2010

Marketing & Media

African seed subject to exploitation

Michael Hamlyn 12 Jan 2010

Healthcare

Study shows biodiversity loss drives human infections

4 Dec 2009

Lifestyle

Organic food not healthier: study

3 Aug 2009

Healthcare

Genetics and malaria control

11 Nov 2007

Healthcare

Genetic ancestry testing could spawn unwelcome societal consequences

22 Oct 2007