UK authorises gene therapy for blood disorders in world first
The medicine is administered by taking stem cells out of a patients bone marrow and editing a gene in the cells in a laboratory.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Forget AI, organoid intelligence could take computing to the next level
Researchers want to harness advances in the reproduction of human brain cells in vitro to offer superior intelligence.
Sun Mar 19 2023
Are lab-grown oysters the next cultivated food?
Food made in the lab is no longer just the stuff of science fiction.
Sun Jan 23 2022
We may soon be eating sushi made with lab-grown fish
The Californian start-up has grown it in a lab using stem cells taken from wild Pacific salmon.
Mon Sep 28 2020
Stem cell treatment offers new hope for diabetics
A new method to create insulin-producing pancreatic cells from stem cells and protect them from the body's immune system.
Sun Aug 30 2020
There's new hope for blood cancers, and it comes from umbilical cords
Stem cells from the blood of a baby's umbilical cord have revolutionized the treatment of blood cancers in the past few years.
Tue Sep 06 2016
The eyes have it: scientists grow lenses from stem cells
People suffering vision loss may one day have new corneas and lenses grown from their own cells.
Thu Mar 10 2016
Chinese scientists make sperm from mouse stem cells
Using embryonic stem cells from mice, Chinese scientists reported Thursday they have created functioning sperm, which was injected into female mice eggs and resulted in normal, fertile offspring.
Fri Feb 26 2016
Japanese scientist stripped of doctorate over stem cell scandal
Haruko Obokata, drew intense media scrutiny after failing to reproduce the results of what was once billed as a ground-breaking study on stem cells
Tue Nov 03 2015
Component of colorful potatoes could be a cancer deterrent
Baked purple potatoes have been found to contain compounds that can destroy colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of cancer.
Fri Aug 28 2015
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024