SAASTA – South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA)
Description: | Providing understanding of the scientific principles, related issues and potential of biotechnology.
Cassava is the third most important source of human calories after rice and maize, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, so when 60% of crops in Africa are lost due to disease, warning bells sound.
South African biotechnology has come a long way since the 2001 Biotechnology Strategy was released. We review some of the world-class achievements of SA’s biotechnology industry.
The ICMM’s work on cystic fibrosis diagnosis epitomises its bedside-to-bench approach to research, which works well in countries like South Africa where the disease burden is high and resources are limited.
SAASTA – South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA)