Selangor Tengku Permaisuri launches five varieties of seeds
Izham Hashim said all the seeds were developed by Green World Genetics which is the only local company that conducts crop seed development.
Thu Jun 02 2022
Now barley is being used to make meat-free 'meat'
A start-up manages to further reduce dependence on animals through its genetically engineered barley.
Sat Nov 13 2021
Indian panel says global response needed to contain more infectious virus variant
Strong public health response will be needed globally for its containment, as the variant has spread to over 50 countries.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could 'evade immune response'
Scientists are studying what led to the current surge in cases in India and particularly whether the variant called B.1.617, is to blame.
Mon May 03 2021
Identical twins not so identical after all: Study
Identical or monozygotic twins come from a single fertilised egg that splits in two.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Man and dog: Ancient genetics study reveals complex history
Understanding the history of dogs teaches us not just about their history but also about our own history.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Captive-bred salmon in wild may do more harm than good
Fish reared for any period of their life in an aquaculture environment, it turns out, somehow change compared to their wild counterparts.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Migraine study reveals new genetic insights into the condition
THE largest ever genetic study on migraine, published on Monday in the journal Nature Genetics, points to the discovery of tens of new genetic risk variants for the condition.
Tue Jun 21 2016
Malaysian scientist wins 'Best Science Communicator' title
His talk on how genetics change the way cancer is diagnosed and treated in the age of precision medicine has brought honour to Dr Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam when he won an award
Sat Jun 11 2016
Scientists find a gene that may make you look older than you really are
If you look a little older than your age, your DNA may be to blame.
Sun May 01 2016
Is coffee the new sunblock?
A new study has found that drinking coffee can lower your risk for malignant melanoma.
Sat Jan 24 2015
Study says believing is enough to nurture your genius
A new study has found that hard work rather than genetics provokes instant changes in brain patterns for those who wish for success.
Fri Sep 05 2014
For musicians, practice makes perfect, but genetics play a role
Researchers at Michigan State University tackled the age-old question of what makes a musician great.
Sun Jun 29 2014
US company in Iowa churns out 100 cloned cows a year
Each year, the company gives birth, using the cloning technique, to about 100 calves. It also clones pigs and horses.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Why Philip Seymour Hoffman's death is so scary
The root causes of addiction, like those of many multifactorial diseases, are frustratingly elusive, a nebulous mixture of genetics, exposure and environment.
Thu Feb 06 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024