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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. It undertakes directed research and development for socio-economic growth.

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August 2007 issue
 

Biosciences

CSIR structure of potential HIV drug applauded
Research into the structure of a potential anti-HIV inhibitor drug by Dr Marisa Baron, a senior researcher in the CSIR aptamer technology research team led by Dr Makobetsa Khati, recently proved a hit with fellow scientists at the fourth International AIDS Society conference in Sydney, Australia.
CSIR science to benefit Tanzanian indigenous knowledge systems
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at the CSIR on 27 August officially sealed trust between traditional healers from Tanzania and the science fraternity.

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