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Continue reading →: Transformed by Challenge and Passion: My Honors Year Experience
By Palesa Hutamo As I reflect on my honour’s year, I am struck by the immense growth and learning that has taken place. Despite the challenges that have come my way, I have gained invaluable knowledge and skills in research, scientific writing, and lab techniques. This year has not been…
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Continue reading →: Pushing Through the Pressure
By Hlaluko Maluleke The first three months of my Honours journey were incredibly tough. It was difficult to adjust to life in Cape Town, as I’m used to the hot and sunny weather of my home province. The cold and windy climate here made it even harder, and everything is…
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Continue reading →: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GENE THERAPIES FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
By Funeka Tyholo Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare genetic disorder affecting multiple systems, primarily characterized by thick, sticky mucus that obstructs organs like the lungs, pancreas, and intestines, leading to severe respiratory and digestive issues. Inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, CF is caused by mutations in the cystic…
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Continue reading →: Short Year Reflection
By Robin Veitch This year, I’ve learned the hard way about taking on too much. I was often late, juggling too many extracurriculars. After a good chat with Prof. Gibbon, I realized it’s better to do a few things really well rather than everything just okay. It’s still a work…
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Continue reading →: RTSA: The Important Message You Need To Know
By Robin Veitch Shoulder problems can make daily living quite difficult, causing tasks dressing to become rather complex or painful. Some people with, for example, arthritis or rotator cuff tears find that conventional treatments are not always effective. This is where reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) comes in – an…
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Continue reading →: FROM LAB COATS TO LIFE LESSONS: MY HONOURS YEAR ADVENTURE
By Layla Alexander I remember at the ice-breaker event at the start of the year, Professor Digby Warner suggested we take a photo on our first day of honours and another on our last. With just two months left of this degree, I’m pretty sure my “before” and “after” shots…
