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Stellenbosch University
Prof Riaan den Haan develops yeast strains capable of converting waste into useful products
Prof Riaan den Haan of the Department of Microbiology delivered his inaugural lecture on 26 May 2026. His research focuses on developing yeast strains for sustainable biotechnology applications. His work aims to convert biomass and...
Faculty of Science
New study led by South African scientists reveals how sea-ice microbes survive the Southern Ocean’s harsh winter, with implications for climate change
A new study reveals up to 38-fold higher DMSP concentrations in Southern Ocean sea-ice versus the surrounding seawaters during the Southern Ocean austral winter. DMSP is known for protecting organisms against environmental stressors. Its...