Given the ongoing global drive for sustainable development, the chemical and polymer industries are investigating alternative green and renewable sources for their raw materials.

This technology addresses how a waste product from the agricultural and agroforestry industries can be valorized through...

The invention relates to methods for producing gold nanoparticles functionalised with a telomerase substrate, or a linker nucleic acid having a region complementary to a nucleic acid comprising a telomerase substrate, for use in detecting telomerase activity. Functionalised gold nanoparticle...

The invention relates to compounds for use in the treatment of telomere related diseases and/or telomere related medical conditions, particularly wherein said telomere related diseases and/or telomere related medical conditions are cancer and cellular ageing. Particularly, herein is disclosed 37 kDa...

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has rigorously investigated and conducted preclinical studies on the use of the South African indigenous plant species, Siphonochilus aethiopicus, commonly known as African ginger, in the treatment of allergic and respiratory diseases...

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with its partners, has successfully developed an advanced biomanufacturing process for producing Recombinant Human Insulin. The technology involves microbial fermentation and purification of bulk drug substance, ensuring...

The innovation describes a process for removing lead from a liquid such as contaminated water. The liquid is brought into contact with a PbrD protein which binds lead ions present in the liquid. The bound lead ions can then be recovered, for example as an insoluble salt or compound such as lead...

Developed at North-West University by Prof Erica Derbyshire following a major study, the toolkit is a structured, nine-chapter workbook designed to build essential financial skills for small business owners. It covers topics such as financial planning, bookkeeping, taxation, investment decisions...

This nanotech reagent significantly enhances detection sensitivity and signal consistency in POC diagnostics. Its superior performance stems from a specialised synthesis method and proprietary know-how. This expertise is essential for the reagent’s successful reproduction, formulation, and...

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.

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A timeous, accurate prediction of stress and stroke risk benefits...

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...