Human health activities

PhotoNANOX™ is a cutting-edge photosensitising nanocomposite material engineered to deactivate microbial biofilms and degrade organic contaminants in water systems. The material combines porphyrin-based photosensitisers—specifically indium derivatives—with semiconductor metal oxide nanoparticles...

This technology provides a new, eco-friendly way to produce tiny, one-dimensional (1D) crystals of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), a common material found in substances like chalk and limestone. Unlike traditional methods, this process operates at room temperature and pressure, using only water and a...

QuantumArray™ introduces an automated, cost-effective manufacturing process for fabricating nano- and micro-scale high-temperature Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (SQUIDs). The invention leverages a femtosecond laser-based fabrication method integrated with computer-aided automation to...

BioFusion™ is an innovative single-compartment anaerobic digester engineered to efficiently process organic solid and liquid waste from households, agriculture, and food industries. Unlike traditional multi-stage digesters, BioFusion™ integrates all four biological stages of anaerobic digestion...

The invention relates to a nano-emulsified phytodrug formulation designed for the transdermal treatment of diabetes, particularly Type II Diabetes Mellitus. It uses diosgenin, a natural antidiabetic compound, encapsulated in an oil-in-water nanoemulsion matrix composed of sesame oil and bottle gourd...

Advances in diagnostic technologies have expanded the use of saliva as a valuable testing medium. Saliva collection is simple, non-invasive, and avoids many of the challenges associated with blood or sputum sampling, making it highly suitable for point-of-care and community-based screening.
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This technology introduces a diagnostic method and kit that detects inflammatory diseases by measuring fibrin amyloid microclots (FAM) and Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) found in patient blood. These two components often bind together to form microclot-associated NETs (MiNETs), which are...

A scalable pneumatic cushion features an array of pressure-controlled air cells, each equipped with a pressure sensor for closed-loop control. This allows for precise regulation of pressure in high-risk areas, promoting blood flow and reducing localized pressure. The system uses a microcontroller to...

Researchers at Stellenbosch University have developed a proprietary buffer that enables a high-temperature (50°C) IVT process, solving a key industry challenge. Unlike standard buffers that suffer a ~40% yield loss at high temperature, this formulation maintains ~93% RNA yield with standard enzyme...