UFS Centre for Mineral Biogeochemistry

Meet the Team!

We're excited to introduce the people behind the science at CMBG. 🔬✨

First up: our Research Assistants! Learn what they're studying, what they do in the lab, and enjoy their fun take on their role at CMBG.

Stay tuned to meet the team behind the research!

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💧 Clean water saves lives.

Our featured study found a high risk of cholera infection linked to untreated river water, emphasizing the need for regular water quality monitoring and environmental protection.

Read more on this article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43832-024-00059-z

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🦠 Phages and Actinobacteria have been shaping microbial ecosystems for over a century. Our latest review explores how these interactions influence nutrient cycling, ecosystem function, and microbial evolution.

For more information on this article, follow the link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950194624000098

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💧 What happens to medicines after we use them?

Research shows that COVID-19-related drugs are entering our water systems, raising important questions about their long-term environmental impacts and potential risks to ecosystem health.

Read more about this article by SR Maremane, GN Belle, PJ Oberholster and EO Omotola by following the link:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11604763/pdf/10653_2024_Article_2293.pdf

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🌿 From traditional medicine to modern science.

Pelargonium quercifolium shows promising antiviral, anticancer, and antioxidant potential, highlighting the power of indigenous plants in advancing human health.

Read more about this review article: https://pure.uj.ac.za/en/publications/analysis-of-antioxidant-nutrients-anti-hiv-and-anticancer-metabol/

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🏊‍♂️ CMBG proudly congratulates Logan Truter on his outstanding performance at the USSA Swimming Championships 2026!

✨ 4th Overall in the Men’s Category with two 3rd places 🥉and two 4th places🏅.

Your dedication, discipline, and hard work continue to make us proud. Well done, Logan! 🌊👏

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🌱 Exploring sustainable solutions for PFAS pollution through innovative plant–fungal remediation strategies.

Read the following article by Oladayo Amed Idris and Mariana Erasmus by following this link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666765724001169?via%3Dihub

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🌍 Advancing sustainable solutions for hydrocarbon-contaminated soils through rhizoremediation and metagenomics. 🌱🧬

Follow the link to read more about this article by Oladayo Amed Idris and Mariana Erasmus : https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41742-024-00703-5

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🔬 Unlocking the hidden potential of Minjingu phosphate ore.

This research highlights the presence of uranium and rare earth elements in Tanzania’s phosphate resources and encourages sustainable, value-driven recovery solutions for the future. 🌍⚗️

Read this review article at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092134492400288X

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✨ Exploring eco-friendly gold nanoparticle synthesis using engineered bacterial protein systems.

This study highlights the potential of green biotechnology in advancing sustainable nanotechnology applications. 🔬🌱

Read more on this article by Mariana Erasmus, Oldadayo Amed Idris, Adegoke Isiaka Adetunji and Errol Duncan Cason. Follow this link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11756-024-01733-2

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