Frequent outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza and African swine fever suggest weakness in biosecurity controls and the effect of climate change
If the department of science and innovation’s 110 000 genomes project can get enough participants the data could be used to improve healthcare in the country
The town recently hosted its second festival, attracting hundreds of sets of twins dressed in traditional clothes
Starches have been dietary staples for even longer than we thought
Forensic science was critical in convicting axe murderer Henri van Breda who killed his father, mother and brother in their upmarket home
Modern humans have been around a lot longer than was previously thought
Science is advancing faster than our legislation
Tall men and thin women tend to be better educated, earn more and suffer less deprivation. And perceptions of health influence how we treat others.
Human tissue could be a medical game changer, but thorny ethical roadblocks must be navigated.
Scientists have developed a tool for coding DNA that will help to monitor drug-resistant strains.
With the Southern African Human Genome Project, local scientists hope to grow our genetics research capabilities.
Genetic sequence data on a strain of bird flu has shown the virus has acquired mutations that might make it more likely to cause a human pandemic.
Intolerance for prescribed medication has been a common and sometimes deadly issue that genetic testing can solve, but privacy issues are a concern.
Although the chromosome is in mortal decline, it does not mean the demise of the human male.
Federal courts have ruled that human genes can be patented, which could have big implications for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
The success of gene therapy holds hope for the cure of other inherited life-threatening diseases.
Scientists have developed a blood analysis that tells expectant mothers whether they are carrying a child with Down’s Syndrome.
The pattern of brain activity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is markedly different from that of children without the condition.
It’s parents, rather than genes, that cause antisocial childhood behaviour, says <b>Oliver James</b>.
A patient has an inherited illness that could put family members at risk — but what if they’re kept in the dark?
