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/ 23 October 2009

The root of food security

Professor Chrissie Rey heads a Thrip-funded research project aimed at putting cassava on the map as Africa’s leading subsistence and commercial crop.

By Sharon Van Wyk
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/ 23 October 2009

Absolutely Fabi-lous

The Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute is in war mode defending indigenous forests, writes
Sharon van Wyk.

By Sharon Van Wyk
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/ 23 October 2009

Where industry meets academia

Sharon van Wyk looks at why Thrip, a research and development programme, ensures the growth of scientific development in the country.

By Sharon Van Wyk
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/ 23 October 2009

Fighting the deadly duo

Dr Thavi Govender and his team of researchers are investigating the synthesis and testing of inhibitors targeting HIV/Aids and XDR-TB.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 October 2009

You are what you eat …

Dr Niall Vine and his team are developing methods to mass produce the probiotics diet supplement that improves the perlemoen’s immune system.

By Sharon Van Wyk
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/ 23 October 2009

Beefing up the quality of red meat

A dedicated group of scientists and students are working at making steak juicier, tastier and more tender than ever before, writes Sharon van Wyk

By Staff Reporter

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