DNA

Africa’s genetic material is still being misused

Article Keymanthri Moodley - 6 Jan 2020

Legislation as well as academic research governance bodies have failed to safeguard the rights of participants from Africa in genomics research.

A moratorium will not address ethical concerns about gene editing

Article Bonginkosi Shozi - 8 Oct 2019

If we take our commitment to the liberty of the individual seriously, we must accept that people should be allowed to use this technology

Gene editing is risky, but it is worth it

Article Donrich Thaldar & Beverley Townsend - 13 Sep 2019

By embarking on this new and daunting path, we are taking on incredible new responsibility

Want your eggs black or white?

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Feb 2019

The fertility industry and technology are raising difficult questions about race

How biobanks can help improve the integrity of scientific research

Article Carmen Swanepoel - 12 Aug 2018

Most biobanks, whether small or large, have high quality assurance and control measures in place

Scientist launches hunt for Loch Ness ‘monster DNA’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 17 Jun 2018

The last reported sighting was on March 26 this year by a US couple standing on the ramparts of the ruin of Urquhart Castle

Mining joy from anxiety’s depths

Article Sarah Smit - 15 Jun 2018

That nagging fear may cause you to fall apart, but it may also serve as a call to action

Hunt for the octopus from space

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Jun 2018

Let us entertain the notion — if only for a moment — that cephalopods may be from space. How would we go about testing the hypothesis?

Ancient DNA changes everything we know about the evolution of elephants

Article Julien Benoit - 10 Apr 2018

DNA studies reveal that African elephants belong to a very successful and widespread family

Ancient DNA research makes important addition to our understanding of human history

Article Julian Leshilo Sebake - 16 Feb 2018

Modern humans have been around a lot longer than was previously thought

How barcoding is helping South Africa track its precious pollinators

Article bogdan TagDiv - 16 Nov 2017

Almost one third of the food we eat comes from animal pollination, but understanding the plants and pollinators relationship isn’t straightforward.

Gene editing: Panel approval ushers in new era

Article bogdan TagDiv - 24 Feb 2017

We have the technology to edit the human genome, cut out parts of it and insert preprogrammed bits of replacement genome.

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Press Releases

Wellcome Trust award goes to UKZN mental health champion

IT Web - 28 Jan 2020

Dr Andr? J van Rensburg, a senior researcher in UKZN's Centre for Rural Health, received the Wellcome Trust Discretionary Award.

Press Releases

MTN gears up to deliver improved customer service

IT Web - 28 Jan 2020

On 28 January, the first batch of MTN contract customers will be migrated onto the new customer service platform.

Digital Editions

Request for expression of interest on analysis of quality and outcome indicators for regional and district hospitals in Lesotho

Derek Davey - 27 Jan 2020

Introduction The Ministry of Health of Lesotho with the support of the World Bank funded Nutrition and Health Systems Strengthening...

Press Releases

MiX Telematics enhances in-vehicle video camera solution

IT Web - 27 Jan 2020

The company has launched the gold MiX Vision Bureau Service, which includes driver-coaching tools to ensure risky driver behaviour can be addressed proactively and efficiently.

Press Releases

Boosting safety for cargo and drivers

IT Web - 24 Jan 2020

The use of a telematics system for fleet vehicles has proved to be an important tool in helping to drive down costs and improve efficiency, says MiX Telematics Africa.

Government News

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

SA News - 24 Jan 2020

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

Government News

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

Government News

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA