Published Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Spine Bridge This innovation developed by researchers at Wits University is a neurosponge for the restriction, repair and regeneration of damaged neuronal tissue. By University of the Witwatersrand
Published Software & Platforms Geophysics Modelling The algorithms make it easier for geophysicists and geologists to find mineral deposits of economic value By University of the Witwatersrand
Published Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Breast Cancer Therapeutic Cancer cells require an increased amount of cholesterol to build and maintain their cell walls, the proposed therapeutic is based on the said compound By University of the Witwatersrand
Published Environment & Sustainability Water Treatment System makes use of a nanoscale photo catalyst which can remain in continuous operation for at least 2 years before it requires replacement By University of the Witwatersrand
Published Agriculture Moringa Extract A method of extracting beneficial compounds from moringa for addition in foods, drinks and dietary supplements to increase their vitamin content and their health benefits By University of the Witwatersrand
Published Electronics System for Enhanced Sleep System for improved sleep has been developed to track or imitate the WBGT of an outer environment, thereby to counter the insulation provided by modern sleeping quarter By University of the Witwatersrand
Published Medical Test for Telomerase Activity Wits researchers have developed a telomerase assay kit for detecting telomerase activity in cells using functionalized gold nanoparticles By University of the Witwatersrand
Published Manufacturing & Production Laser Beam Diagnostics An experimental lab-scale model has been built and tested. Further work is focusing on higher-power beam control and delivery By University of the Witwatersrand
Published Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Wound Dressing Non-toxic biodegradable wound dressing that releases drugs in response to inflammation and mimics skin cells By University of the Witwatersrand
Published Medical 3D Printed Bionic Hand With the Wits 3D printed prosthetic hand, amputees will be able to complete their daily tasks efficiently once more. By University of the Witwatersrand
Published Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Treatment for Alzheimer’s Once administered, this compound prevents the aggregation of proteins whose agglomeration is linked to the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease By University of the Witwatersrand
Published Environment & Sustainability Highly Efficient Solar Trough The trough receiver is designed to eliminate the need for a heat absorbent coating on the heat transfer fluid pipe By University of the Witwatersrand
