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Molecular biology

A TB scientist’s remarkable journey from a Cameroon village to a Stellenbosch University research lab

Africa

A TB scientist’s remarkable journey from a Cameroon village to a Stellenbosch University research lab

By Biénne Huisman

We’re recycling potato skins to make prebiotics: here’s why that’s good for your gut – and the planet

Magazine

We’re recycling potato skins to make prebiotics: here’s why that’s good for your gut – and the planet

By Eleanor Binner and Afroditi Chatzifragkou

We found a genetic link between routine blood test results and mental health disorders

Magazine

We found a genetic link between routine blood test results and mental health disorders

By William Reay

By Unknown Author

The Right to Food: Government asked to hear cries of a hungry country

South Africa

The Right to Food: Government asked to hear cries of a hungry country

By Rebecca Davis

Explainer: New study finds out how complex life was formed billions of years ago

South Africa

Explainer: New study finds out how complex life was formed billions of years ago

By Marelise Van Der Merwe

Newsdeck

Scientists gene-edit piglets, bringing transplants to humans closer

By AFP

Newsdeck

First fluorescent frog found in Argentina

By AFP

Newsdeck

Gene editing mulled for improving livestock

By AFP

Newsdeck

Researchers in US report promising new Alzheimer's drug

By AFP

Newsdeck

Biggest catalogue of DNA variants yields its secrets

By AFP

SA’s genetically modified maize: Here's what you should know about it

South Africa

SA’s genetically modified maize: Here's what you should know about it

By Andrea Teagle