Local scientist seeds innovation in GM research
Reading Time: 2 minutesAS the world’s population continues to grow and arable land becomes increasingly scarce, there is a pressing need to enhance the efficiency of food production. At the same time, climate change is wreaking havoc on our planet’s ecosystems, making it increasingly difficult to grow crops in many regions. But Selangor-born scientist, Dr Najiah Mohd Sadali is […]
TerraBacta: a global alliance for mapping soil borne therapeutics
Reading Time: 3 minutesSINCE the discovery of penicillin in 1928, molecules produced by microbes (known as microbial secondary metabolites or SM) have played a crucial role in saving lives. These metabolites have extensive uses in treating infections, cancer, immunosuppression, metabolic disorders, and parasitic diseases. Regrettably, the rate of novel microbial molecules’ discoveries via traditional approaches has declined significantly […]
CELLAAX seeks to revolutionise cancer treatment
Reading Time: 4 minutesCELLAAX, a homegrown healthcare centre is embarking on Natural Killer (NK) cell therapy, which is set to revolutionise cancer treatment. NK cell therapy is a type of immunotherapy that opens a new era in cancer treatment. The therapy strengthens a person’s own immune system to fight cancer and only targets the tumour, unlike conventional treatments such […]