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
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024