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Issue 5, June 2015

PUB - Public Understanding of Biotechnology
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Celebrating the highlights of South Africa’s growing biotechnology industry

South African biotechnology has come a long way since the 2001 Biotechnology Strategy was released. We review some of the world-class achievements of SA’s biotechnology industry.
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Taking the sting out of diabetes
Jabbing yourself with a hypodermic needle stings, but countless diabetic patients today live with the reality of this thorn in their side. Luckily, University of KwaZulu-Natal researchers are working on replacing the needle with a painless dermal patch that releases insulin directly into the skin.

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The CSIR puts tobacco plants to good use
Elephant populations have become a major problem in several of South Africa’s national parks. To help solve the problem, the CSIR is working on a harmless biological method of elephant contraception.

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A research institute for South Africa's patients
The ICMM’s work on cystic fibrosis diagnosis epitomises its bedside-to-bench approach to research, which works well in countries like South Africa where the disease burden is high and resources are limited.
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Cassava: a solution to food security in Southern Africa?

Cassava is the third most important source of human calories after rice and maize, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, so when 60% of crops in Africa are lost due to disease, warning bells sound.

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Biotech in business
Wastewater is a resource, not a problem
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Biotech Bytes
Snippets of the latest in local peer-reviewed research
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Save the date
Upcoming biotech events & conferences to diarise
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Book Review
A Landmark Victory for Justice: Biowatch’s Battle with the South African State and Monsanto
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Storified
Plandai Biotechnology secures a deal with USN
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Department of Science and Technology & NRF SAASTA The PUB Programme is an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology and is implemented by SAASTA. The mandate of PUB is to promote a clear, balanced understanding of the potential of biotechnology and to ensure broad public awareness, dialogue and debate about biotechnology and its current and potential applications. For more information visit www.pub.ac.za or contact info@pub.ac.za, Tel: 012 392 9300 or Fax: 012 320 7803.



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