Innovations

A novel bioreactor system that uses membranes to create a compartmentalised system where two or more species can be co-cultured without mixing of species, while ensuring rapid exchange of metabolites and proteins between compartments and shared medium composition. The system operates continuously

HIV/AIDS continues to disproportionately impact sub-Saharan Africa, where it remains a leading cause of illness and death among children. Paediatric HIV progresses at an alarming rate, with 20–30% of untreated infants succumbing to the disease within their first year. Without timely intervention

The current patterns of production and consumption of conventional plastics are unsustainable. Conventional plastics are non-biodegradable, leading to visible pollution in soil, marine environments and the air when discarded, landfilled or burnt. Products that are practically non-recyclable, such as

This invention relates to a single-cell assay designed to determine how chromosomal contacts influence the transcriptional activity of genes of interest. It also includes methods for silencing gene expression by disrupting gene regulatory elements involved in these chromosomal interactions.

The present invention relates to methods for modulating the production of ELR+ proinflammatory chemokines in a subject or a cell using either UMLiLO IncRNA inhibitors to decrease production of ELR+ proinflammatory cytokines or using UMLILO IncRNA to increase the production of ELR+ proinflammatory

Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies offer zero emissions and are a clean alternative to fossil fuels. HySA Systems, at the University of the Western Cape, have made improvements in the performance, reliability and cost competitiveness of fuel cell components and systems. These have been demonstrated

The present invention relates to methods for the identification of anti-HIV miRNAs and anti-HIV pharmaceutical compounds using high-throughput screening methods, comprising: transfecting reporter cells with a panel of miRNAs, infecting the reporter cells with HIV, screening the cells to identify

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating the control of apoptosis, specifically for modulating the interaction between hnRNP-K and lincRNA-p21 to induce or prevent apoptosis in the cell.

This technology offers a next-generation creatine powder formulated with food-grade components that enable instant mixing in water and long-term shelf stability. When added to liquid, the powder disperses rapidly and forms a clear, grit-free solution within seconds, avoiding the sedimentation and

This product contains beneficial microbes found in fruits and vegetables. When applied to crops, these microbes naturally improve growth, nutrient use, and crop quality. When produce is consumed raw, it also helps support digestion and gut health. It is especially well-suited for ready-to-eat fruits

We have developed a method to clinically measure and predict chronic stress and stroke risk by interpreting three blood test results and a blood pressure reading in a specific relation to one another. Applications / Relevant Industries A timeous, accurate prediction of stress and stroke risk

The NutriRank online nutrient profiling calculator was developed by Dr Mariaan Wicks from North-West University (NWU) using dual, science-based nutrient profiling models (NPMs) tailored to the South African regulatory standards. This versatile tool is suitable for use by both the government and the