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February 04, 2026

University of Pretoria researchers revolutionise cancer care in global study

What if a simple compound could make chemotherapy hit harder against cancer but go easier on the patient? In a remarkable global collaboration, scientists have...
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RE.SEARCH 13: One Health

The 13th issue of RE.SEARCH magazine (One Health) is available now. The digital versions of this award-winning magazine are interactive and include a host of...
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Stories
January 27, 2026

Extra Time: Keeping football players in the game longer

Football boasts the largest global following of any sport, and while research has focused on players’ injuries while active and when retired, a new study...
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Filling the gaps of placental insufficiency

What do stillbirths, child stunting and impaired cognitive development have in common? It could be that all these problems start in the womb, with a placenta...
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RE.SEARCH 12: Global

The theme of this edition, ‘ Global’, illustrates how the University of Pretoria (UP) serves as a globally engaged, continental hub that is driving impactful...