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Media release
Gut health: why food alone won’t fix childhood stunting
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Scientists reveal another piece in Long COVID puzzle
In patients with Long COVID, a new study has revealed structural association between circulating microclots and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs).
This...
Innovation and entrepreneurship
“Out-of-the-box” technologies needed to fight against multi-drug-resistant pathogens
Some of the latest “out-of-the-box” technologies and research in the fight against multi-drug-resistant pathogens in hospitals’ Intensive Care Units and public...
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New centre to advance drug discovery to address Africa’s healthcare needs
Stellenbosch University (SU) has launched a new transdisciplinary centre to advance drug discovery and therapeutic innovation to address Africa’s unique...
Awards and milestones
L’Oréal-UNESCO award for SU researcher tackling mining waste challenges
“I was excited, grateful, and honestly just overwhelmed with joy. It felt like a ‘finally’ moment, like all the quiet seasons of persistence had found their...
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Fight against deadly malaria parasite: New drug target identified
The secret to the malaria parasite’s ability to survive in both its mosquito and human hosts – with temperatures varying from 22˚C in the mosquito to a feverish...
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African scientists secure major grants to accelerate drug discovery
A network of world-class scientists across Africa has entered the global drug discovery arena following a US$7.2 million joint investment by the medical...