Nanocomposites pave the way for advanced biomedical applications
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY: Dr Joash Tan Ban Lee Materials science is revolutionizing healthcare by introducing biocompatible materials with specialized properties for various biomedical applications. At the forefront are nanocomposites – materials engineered at the nanoscale to significantly improve physicochemical and biological properties. These materials show immense promise in areas like regenerative medicine, targeted drug delivery, and antimicrobial […]
PtBIO offers Japanese biotech models to create a sustainable future
Reading Time: 2 minutesEstablished in Hiroshima, Japan, in 2019, a new wave of biotechnology pioneers has emerged to tackle pressing challenges in agriculture, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. By integrating bio-digital transformation (Bio-DX) and advanced genome editing, innovative solutions are being developed to reengineer biological functions across diverse species. The goal is ambitious yet clear: to harness biotechnology to […]
Prioritising Community over Commercialisation for a Sustainable Malaysia
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy : HOE-HAN GOH As we observe October as academia month and join the global celebration of International Open Access Week, from October 21 to 27, Malaysia stands at a unique crossroads in its scientific journey. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”block” ihc_mb_who=”unreg” ihc_mb_template=”3″ ]This year’s theme, “Community over Commercialisation”, resonates with Malaysia’s goals for sustainability and inclusive growth […]
Whale sharks drawn to Pom Pom Island for food
Reading Time: 2 minutesACCORDING to marine biologist, Jeethvendra Kirishnamoorthie the sudden appearance of more diverse species of marine life near Pom-Pom Island could be due to the availability of food. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”block” ihc_mb_who=”unreg” ihc_mb_template=”3″ ]He told a local daily that both whale sharks and manta rays are filter feeders, meaning they swim and open their mouths to capture […]
It’s all in a day’s work for Segamat girl Puspa, playing ‘Daktari’ in Nigeria
Reading Time: 3 minutesWatching Dr Puspa Ramloo, who hails from Segamat, Johor at work in her House of Pluto veterinary clinic in Lagos, seems like a scene out of Daktari – an American made-for-TV, 60s serial starring main actor – Marshall Thompson as veterinarian Dr Marsh Tracy, and Cheryl Miller as Paula Tracy who played the good doc’s […]
Science goes to the back burner
Reading Time: 4 minutesAt least four Republicans won seats previously held by Democrats, erasing the Democrats’ two-vote margin, and a handful of close races remain that could widen that Republican advantage. It means Republicans will chair every Senate committee, including those that oversee funding for science agencies, and that Senator Chuck Schumer (D–NY) will give way to either […]
Keeping ahead of the times, as another year winds down on a happy note
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs we close another year, we reflect on the many impactful projects we were proud to undertake. This year was no less eventful than previous ones, and one of our highlights was our collaboration with the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC). Together, we aimed to provide science-based information to dispel the myths and misinformation surrounding […]
Palm Oil VS Olive Oil
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