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South Africans have been urged to protect themselves against the effects of climate change. This comes in the wake of the high temperatures that the country has been experiencing.
Most parts of the country have been experiencing heatwaves, as a result of changes in temperatures. Although there will be some relief in days to come, as evidenced by the rainfall that has been forecast, climate change experts from the CSIR have given warnings of increased temperatures and extreme heat events throughout the summer season.
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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 CSIR is working towards strengthening the capacity of the Department of Health to improve the handling of COVID-19 infections in South Africa.
Lucia Motsa
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Whey liquid is a dairy waste by-product produced during the cheese production process. There has been an increased interest in beneficiating this whey and whey products as functional ingredients in food and as nutrients in dietetic and health foods.
The main challenge in whey protein extraction is that it needs to be purified through several expensive extraction unit operations requiring either high heating or highly acidic pre-treatments to initiate precipitation. To shift focus towards innovative techniques, this study investigates the applicability of using a Beckman centrifuge and a vacuum filtration system for highly efficient separation of valuable proteins from whey. Thus, the two process parameters, process time and separation mass yield were investigated.
Thembela Xaba
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Aflatoxin contamination is a threat to human and animal health and also affects the economic status of a country. Despite the threat it poses to humans, animals and the economy, it continues to be a worldwide problem without proper mitigation strategies and solutions. Aflatoxins contaminate a wide range of agricultural produce, even with control measures in place.
Therefore, researchers continue to investigate the ability, applicability and safety of aflatoxin degrading microorganisms that are promising as microbial degradation and can offer degradation under mild conditions, limiting aesthetic and nutritional value of food.
In 2024 we aim to elevate the Mining Indaba experience through our theme: 'Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining' - which will encourage and support the n
The CSIR undertakes research and development for businesses and organisations of all sizes.
The South African government commitment to fight against the scourge of AIDS and TB received a massive unprecedented boost with the unveiling of state-of- the- art HIV and TB laboratory facility in Pretoria today.
The CSIR mechanical testing facility in Cottesloe, Johannesburg, houses two of the largest mechanical testing machines in South Africa, serving the mining and other industries since 1935.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced the appointment of May Hermanus as the Executive Director of its Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) research unit. Hermanus will assume her new role at the CSIR from 4 June 2013.