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Scientists may have found a radical solution for making your hamburger less bad for the planet
Scientists are pioneering a revolutionary approach to combat climate change: genetically engineering cow gut microbes to eliminate methane emissions.
Askies? Geneticist loses job over absurd claim that humans used to have a lifespan of over 900 years
Sin is the reason why human beings “no longer” live nine centuries, according to this scientist.
Rare birth celebrated as Cape mountain zebra foal brings hope for genetic diversity
The unique youngster, born to parents of mixed Cradock and Gamkaberg stock, marks a significant stride in a collaborative genetic rescue project between CapeNature and Sanbona.
The radioactive dogs of Chernobyl
Many of the pets, including hundreds of dogs, that were abandoned by their owners died from the radiation exposure, starvation, predators or euthanasia by the authorities.
University of Pretoria researchers decode genome of SA’s national flower the King protea
It is the first plant that’s unique to South Africa – and the species-rich fynbos biome in particular – to have its entire genome sequenced in-depth.
Cutting-edge Biomedical Research Institute a ‘game changer’ for healthcare in Africa
State-of-the-art and a game-changer for healthcare in Africa, the Biomedical Research Institute places Stellenbosch University at the forefront of biomedical sciences.