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BBC Focus on Africa: The South African biotech company producing antibodies from alpacas
A South African biotech company has produced antibodies that can prevent Covid-19 from infecting human cells. The antibodies were produced by an alpaca, a llama-like animal originating in South America…
Alpaca antibodies developed by Cape Town biotech company Afrobodies protect human cells from Covid-19 infection
Independent tests by a leading UK university have confirmed that antibodies produced by South African biotech company, Afrobodies, can stop the Covid-19 virus from infecting human cells.
SA innovation entrepreneurs win big at GCIP-SA
Innovative entrepreneurs took centre stage when the winners of the 2018 Technology Innovation Agency’s Global Cleantech Innovation Programme of South Africa (GCIP-SA) were announced at a recent gala event in Cape Town.
Afrobodies scoops two of the top prizes at GCIP-SA Finals
Afrobodies came out on top in the bioprocessing category at a gala event held for finalists in the 2018 Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP-SA), last week. As well as winning the category, the biotech start-up claimed the prize for best woman-led team in the same category.
TIA announces winners of 2018 Global Cleantech Innovation Programme
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) last week Friday (11 January) announced the winners of the 2018 Global Cleantech Innovation Programme […] Afrobodies, a Cape Town based biotech company that produces recombinant alpaca antibodies, won the bioprocessing category along with the award for the best women-led team in the same category.
Afrobodies CEO wins Inspiring 50 Accolade
The Netherlands Consulate General just announced 2018’s #InspiringFiftySA, celebrating South African women at the forefront of some of the biggest impacts in the STEM sector. Benedicta Mahlangu was one of the inspiring women selected…