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In the Spotlight: The invisible fuel driving our TB epidemic

A recent article highlights a critical but often overlooked driver of South Africa’s tuberculosis (TB) epidemic: asymptomatic TB, these are individuals who carry active TB disease but show no symptoms.

Uncovering TB’s Survival Strategy in Lipid-Rich Environments

Dr Tiago Beites shares insights into how Mycobacterium tuberculosis, adapts to one of the body’s more unusual defence environments.

Another top international honour for Prof Kelly Chibale

IDM full member, Prof Kelly Chibale received special honours from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Demystifying drug discovery

A UCT summer School Excursion featuring the IDM, unpacked the fascinating journey from molecule to medicine

How Proteins Help Switch Genes On and Off, And Why It Matters for Development and Health

Seminar highlights from Dr Suzuki, Laboratory for Cellular Function Conversion Technology, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences.

TB harnesses part of immune defence system to cause infection

Scientists from UCT have contributed to an international study that shed new light on why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis.