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Do you have to take the Covid-19 vaccine or not?

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The South African law does not make it mandatory for citizens to be vaccinated, and the same will apply for Covid-19 immunisation. But experts say people still have the responsibility not to act recklessly — and they should follow Covid-19 health protocols
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Forensic science: The danger of relying on a single piece of evidence

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Is the evidence used to convict criminals always based on sufficient facts or data? Leletu Tonisi from the Wits Justice Project examines some of the flaws in the system
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Covid vaccines: Hope balanced with caution

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As Covid vaccines near the manufacturing stage, a look at two polio vaccines provides valuable historical insights
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Rare Gabon burial cave reveals clues to African history

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There are 30 skeletons in the Iroungou cave, and carbon dating has shown they are from the 14th century. It is only the second cave burial site to be unearthed on the continent
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Africa’s genetic material is still being misused

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Legislation as well as academic research governance bodies have failed to safeguard the rights of participants from Africa in genomics research.
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A moratorium will not address ethical concerns about gene editing

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If we take our commitment to the liberty of the individual seriously, we must accept that people should be allowed to use this technology
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Gene editing is risky, but it is worth it

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By embarking on this new and daunting path, we are taking on incredible new responsibility
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Want your eggs black or white?

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The fertility industry and technology are raising difficult questions about race
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How biobanks can help improve the integrity of scientific research

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Most biobanks, whether small or large, have high quality assurance and control measures in place
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Scientist launches hunt for Loch Ness ‘monster DNA’

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The last reported sighting was on March 26 this year by a US couple standing on the ramparts of the ruin of Urquhart Castle
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Mining joy from anxiety’s depths

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That nagging fear may cause you to fall apart, but it may also serve as a call to action
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Hunt for the octopus from space

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Let us entertain the notion — if only for a moment — that cephalopods may be from space. How would we go about testing the hypothesis?
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Ancient DNA changes everything we know about the evolution of elephants

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DNA studies reveal that African elephants belong to a very successful and widespread family
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Ancient DNA research makes important addition to our understanding of human history

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Modern humans have been around a lot longer than was previously thought
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How barcoding is helping South Africa track its precious pollinators

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Almost one third of the food we eat comes from animal pollination, but understanding the plants and pollinators relationship isn’t straightforward.
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Covid-overflow hospital in ruins as SIU investigates

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A high-level probe has begun into hundreds of millions of rand spent by the Gauteng health department to refurbish a hospital that is now seven months behind schedule – and lying empty

Pay-TV inquiry probes the Multichoice monopoly

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Africa’s largest subscription television operator says it is under threat amid the emerging popularity of global platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime

​No apology or comfort as another Marikana mother dies without justice

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Nomawethu Ma’Bhengu Sompeta, whose funeral will be held this weekend, was unequivocal in calling out the government for its response to the Marikana massacre

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