Female researchers working in additive manufacturing will brief the media of some of their research breakthroughs, made using the world’s largest 3D printer, which is housed at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The media briefing forms part of Women’s Month activities to ...
CSIR to showcase its value offerings at Africa’s largest biotech conference in Durban
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will be showcasing its Biomanufacturing, Agroprocessing and Health Innovation technologies at the inaugural Bio Africa Convention, taking place at the Durban International Convention Centre from 26 to 28 August 2019. The event brings toget...
Alteration of hierarchy-dependant transcription in multigene complexes by perturbing dominant members using site-specific nucleases
A novel approach to gene silencing through discrete targeting of gene regulators using site specific nucleases. Applications: Silencing gene expression in order to monitor cellular processes and host/pathogen interactions. Intellectual Property: Patents pending Technology Field: Pharmaceuticals, ...
Pathogenic control of apoptosis
Measuring cellular response to infection using novel reporter markers. Applications: Measuring cellular response to infection using novel reporter markers Intellectual Property: Patents pending Technology Field: Biotechnology Business Opportunity: Investment for further technology development and...
Composition Containing Arylnaphthalene Lignan Derivative For Preventing And/Or Treating Dementia
Novel natural based derivate product for the preventing and/or treating dementia. Applications: Natural based product of extracts for treatment of ailments related to aging such a alzeihmers and Dementia Intellectual Property: Patents Granted Technology Field: Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Comp...
A method for identification of Anti-HIV human miRNA mimics and miRNA inhibitors and anti-HIV pharmaceutical compounds
A novel approach for detecting new anti-HIV targets that modulate HIV infection. Applications: Human microRNA mimics and inhibitors that enhance and suppress HIV replication Intellectual Property: EPO-Granted and other patents application still pending. Technology Field: Pharmaceuticals, Biotechn...
CSIR female researchers at the forefront of health research
Media advisory Female researchers from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will brief the media on some of the ground-breaking research they are working on to improve the lives of South Africans. The briefing, scheduled to take place at the CSIR campus in Pretoria, on Wednes...
Diabetes-detecting chip brings inventor popular acclaim
Featuring on radio, in newspapers and even making it to the top three of a competitive television show, the inventor of a diabetes breath analyser certainly has had a bumper year. The CSIR’s Dr Bonex Mwakikunga developed the Breath-Tech diabetes breath analyser after seeing the pain that his youn...
Tuberculosis diagnostic development
The CSIR, in collaboration with the University of Pretoria, is working on developing a feasible prototype diagnostic devices to supplement existing technologies for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis where they fall short, namely in the rapid detection of extra-pulmonary TB, TB in HIV co-infected patien...
Technology for better healthcare
Modern healthcare systems are dependent on reliable electronic systems to keep patient records, facilitate fast clinical decision-making and ensure efficient communication between healthcare professionals and patients. These systems need to accommodate the latest technology, such as point-of-care...