Featured Research: Genomics & Biotechnology

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University of Pretoria expert to co-lead eucalyptus tree genome project

Prof Zander Myburg of UP’s Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute is part of an international team that will embark on a large-scale genome sequencing of 2 000 eucalyptus trees.

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The history and genetics of our famous Nguni cattle can help conserve them

Southern Africa’s Nguni, Afrikaner, Drakensberger and Bonsmara cattle are unique and well suited to the climate of southern Africa. University of Pretoria researchers are using the history and favourable genetics of these breeds to increase productivity and food security.

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UP researchers are developing a new test for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate and breast cancer in South Africa

Professor Robert Millar and Dr Iman van den Bout, of the Centre for Neuroendocrinology in UP’s Faculty of Health Sciences explain their research into cutting-edge solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer and breast cancer respectively.

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University of Pretoria researchers receive prestigious grants for cutting-edge cancer research

Two University of Pretoria (UP) researchers are among nine researchers in South Africa who have received funding grants from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) as part of the Strategic Health Innovation Partnerships (SHIP) programme.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention is in the genes

Globally, 14 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year, and about nine million lose their lives to the disease annually. But next-generation DNA technologies and sequencing are heralding a change to the outlook of the disease, and the rapid development and roll-out of DNA tests could save lives.

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Fast facts about breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign by private and public healthcare organisations to increase awareness of the disease on a national scale. In the infographic below, UP researcher Professor Annie Joubert guides us through some fast facts on breast cancer and what you need to know about the disease.