Q&A: How DNA detective work is helping crack complex diseases
6 May, 2021 01:30 AM
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Recent breakthroughs in genetics have transformed our understanding of many complex diseases. Image / 123RF
The human genetic code is mind-bogglingly complex - but it s a field of science
Professor Justin O Sullivan feels at home in. The deputy director of the University of Auckland s Liggins Institute, and a fellow of the Office of the Prime Minister s Chief Science Advisor, will be giving his inaugural professorial lecture tomorrow afternoon about genetics, complex diseases and the microbiome. Science reporter
Jamie Morton chatted with him ahead of his talk.
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How literacy helps financial inclusion of rural women
May 05, 2021
File picture of an adult education programme at Erode in Tamil Nadu. A recent study has established the existence of a direct link between literacy among women and a rise in their banking activity.
File picture of an adult education programme at Erode in Tamil Nadu. A recent study has established the existence of a direct link between literacy among women and a rise in their banking activity.×
Despite the government’s Jan Dhan drive, women remain diffident participants in banking. A recent study finds literacy can be crucial in closing the distance between women and banks
Female teacher fighting for her life after being stabbed by colleague multiple times 03 May 2021 - 21:46 Image: Supplied
A 47-year-old teacher from Tshefoge Primary School at Vaalboschloot, North West, is fighting for her life after she was allegedly stabbed by a 64-year-old male teacher from Tolamo Primary School at Letlhakaneng village near Brits.
According to the North West education, Tshefoge Primary has been under construction since from the last quarter and learners were moved to a community hall as a temporary measure.
Education spokesperson Elias Malindi said it is alleged that the perpetrator forcefully entered the hall and refused neither to sanitise nor to check the temperature.