Is a common antimicrobial harmful to gut health?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSCIENTISTS have discovered that triclosan, an antimicrobial additive found in thousands of consumer products, causes colon inflammation and exacerbates colon cancer in mice. Their sobering results suggest that health authorities may want to investigate if they should reassess regulatory policies regarding the usage of this common ingredient. Triclosan is found in more than 2,000 consumer […]
The complete equation if only PM heads science portfolio
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY TAN SRI OMAR ABDUL RAHMAN CONCERNS have been expressed on many occasions in the print media about the current less than-desirable state of science, technology and innovation (STI) and research, development and commercialisation (RD&C) in Malaysia. I have myself written about the “Academy of Sciences Malaysia’s Science Outlook 2015 and 2017” reports and have […]
A new understanding of how glucose makes you fat
Reading Time: 2 minutesGLUCOSE is the energy that fuels cells, and the body likes to store glucose for later use. But too much glucose can contribute to obesity, and scientists have long wanted to understand what happens within a cell to tip the balance. To solve this riddle, researchers at UT Southwestern’s Cecil H. and Ida Green Center […]
Green Cure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGREEN TEA could hold the key to preventing deaths from heart attacks and strokes caused by atherosclerosis, according to a research funded by the British Heart Foundation and published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Scientists from Lancaster University and the University of Leeds have discovered that a compound found in green tea, currently being […]
Researchers devise new way to discern what microbes eat
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA NEW technique devised by researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Calgary provides a more in-depth look at the metabolism and physiology within microbial communities – the microscopic life such as bacteria, viruses and other tiny forms of life within our bodies and throughout nature. Specifically, the new technique provides a […]
Blackcurrant dye could make hair colouring safer, more sustainable
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWHETHER they’re trying to hide some gray or embrace a new or quirky colour, people adore hair dyes. But some of these dyes may be harmful to humans and the environment. Now in a study appearing in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists report that they have developed a natural, non-toxic hair dye […]
What happens when a black hole swallows a star?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAS the star gets sucked up into the black hole, a brilliant flare of light that echoes through space would burp back up hundreds of light-years. This is known as tidal disruption flares. When the star is ripped apart by the gravitational forces of the black hole, some part of the star remains falls into […]
Innovated device helps disabled woman stand up
Reading Time: 2 minutesA recently concluded workshop on communicating research hosted by Mabic and UMXcelerate found hidden science communication talent among researchers. The articles published here are the testimonies of the success of the first home-grown science communication module created by Mabic. This article is one of the first attempt by both authors to write popular science articles. […]
Obesity affects uterus health
Reading Time: 2 minutesA recently concluded workshop on communicating research hosted by Mabic and UMXcelerate found hidden science communication talent among researchers. The articles published here are the testimonies of the success of the first home-grown science communication module created by Mabic. This article is one of the first attempt by both authors to write popular science articles. […]
Amazing Facts about Octopus
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOCTOPUSES are one of most interesting ocean creatures and as we all know, they are famous for having eight tentacles and bulbous heads. The World Animal Foundation has stated that octopuses have an excellent sense of touch. Their suckers have receptors that enable them to taste what they are touching. There are also other amazing […]