South African scientists show 'gene-kissing' impacts gene activation
In a ground-breaking discovery that will have a major impact on our understanding of the regulation and function of our genes and DNA - our genetic blueprint…
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CSIR deploys first integrated robotics platform in the Southern Ocean
In continued efforts to improve observations that will help scientists to understand the precise links between climate and the carbon cycle in the most…
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Emerging CSIR woman researcher receives 2013 JD Roberts Award
The JD Roberts Award for emerging researchers was presented to Alize le Roux of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) last night (26…
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CSIR/SANParks in partnership to safeguard SA's natural assets
The CSIR and the South African National Parks Board have entered into a strategic partnership agreement aimed at optimising efforts to protect the region's…
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South African scientists develop the world's first digital laser
Researchers at South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have developed the world's first digital laser. This innovation is regarded…
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CSIR produces another spin-off company
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed a licence agreement withReSyn™ Biosciences(Pty) Ltd, a start-up company formed to exploit…
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Symposium to interrogate Earth observations for decision-making
South African Earth observations specialists and practitioners converge at the University of Fort Hare for three days in September 2013. The topic of the 2nd…
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AFIS Mobile app launched
The CSIR Meraka in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology, Department of Environmental Affairs, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and…
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