There's only one thing that could stop the University of Port Elizabeth's Dr Vaughan Oosthuizen from a possible breakthrough in solving protein structures.

Nothing.

Just think. What if superior-quality protein crystals could possibly be grown under zero-gravity conditions? What if the only barrier between us and solving protein structures was the Earth’s atmosphere? What if these crystals could bring us one step closer to solving the structure of the proteins involved in allergies and HIV infection?

Here in Africa, we’re not scared to ask "what if…?" We’re not scared to dream. When we got the opportunity to conduct experiments on the International Space Station, South African science stepped boldly forward. At most, the results will teach us invaluable information in the field of drug research. At the very least, it will teach us to keep asking, "what if...?" And to remember to let nothing stand in our way. Cutting-edge biotechnology won't just save lives in Africa, it could put us ahead in the commercial race too. Which is why HBD Venture Capital invests in the best South African biotech ideas. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained.