Stellenbosch Fynbos Cancer Research at Grootbos

Stellenbosch Fynbos Cancer Research at Grootbos

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Stellenbosch Fynbos Cancer Research at Grootbos

The Vuyo Lab from Stellenbosch University visited Grootbos this week. After finding anti-breast cancer activity in certain fynbos plants, several post-graduate students are now investigating anti-tuberculosis activity within the same selected fynbos plants that were researched for their potential action on breast cancer.

For those who love non-fiction of the academic kind, read the published research from Stellenbosch University related to the anti-breast cancer activity...

Phytochemical and pharmacological review of Erica Genus (L.) Ericaceae plants - ScienceDirect https://share.google/S8yhJU4ytIQkcRKxr

Cytotoxic activity of Cape Fynbos against triple-negative breast cancer cell line - ScienceDirect https://share.google/CQdlJVmrSugRWotkg

Stellenbosch Fynbos Cancer Research at Grootbos

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Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...

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