Explained: How engineered crops can fight climate change
Global food systems feed a growing world population, but are a major contributor to climate change.
Sat Jul 09 2022
In tracking virus mutations, most countries flying blind
So few countries are conducting and sharing surveillance that experts are as worried about the mutations they cannot see as those they can.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Genetic variants linked to severe COVID-19: study
Researchers found that individuals who produce more of the TYK2 enzyme appeared to be at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19.
Sat Dec 12 2020
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
COVID-19: MOH can focus on genomic research with reduction in positive cases - Health DG
The declining number of positive COVID-19 cases will allow MOH health workers to focus on its joint research on COVID-19-related genomics with the IMR.
Tue Jun 09 2020
UK scientists to track mutations in coronavirus to map spread
Working in teams across Britain, scientists will map out and analyse the full genetic codes of the COVID-19 samples.
Mon Mar 23 2020
Prof CC Liew : Ways to cheat Cancer, Heart Disease and soon, other Maladies
Professor Liew Choong Chin speaks to AWANI Review Editor Razak Chik on his pioneering work in harnessing genomics to fight diseases and his vision of turning Penang into a medical hub.
Tue Jan 23 2018
Prenatal tests can now reveal whether a mom-to-be has cancer
Prenatal tests can now reveal whether a mother-to-be has cancer.
Tue Jul 14 2015
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024