Gene Tech Meets Green Tech: PtBio Leads a New Biotech Frontier
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a quiet corner of Hiroshima, a biotechnology company is making big waves in how we think about sustainability, health, and agriculture. Since its founding in 2019, PtBio Inc., also known as Platinum Bio, has been weaving together cutting-edge gene editing and digital innovation to tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges—from food security and […]
When The Jungle Cried on Mother’s Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn a road not meant for grief, Beneath the weight of sky and smoke, She stood — A mountain made of mourning, Her heart still tethered To the breath that would not return. She nudged him once, Then twice — As if her touch Could stitch time back Into his broken frame. The […]
Sarawak Eyes Biofuel Breakthrough with Palm Oil Waste Strategy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSarawak is taking bold steps to position itself as a regional hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, by turning palm oil waste into biofuel on a large scale. Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak’s existing network of 85 palm oil mills presents an opportunity to streamline waste collection and channel […]
The Gut-Mind Connection: How Nutrition Shapes Mental Resilience
Reading Time: 3 minutesMental health disorders are a growing global crisis, and projections suggest they could become the leading cause of mortality worldwide within the next decade. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2030, depression will be the number one global disease burden. Additionally, suicide rates, linked to mental illness, already account for more than 700,000 […]
Post-PhD: It Doesn’t Have to Be Academia
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs Nelson Mandela once stated –“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Staying true to this statement, this notion has provided many of us with the driving force behind our pursuit for education; from a diploma, to an undergraduate degree, to a postgraduate degree. Often, an undergraduate degree […]
Malaysia’s First Scientist Inducted into UK’s Prestigious Royal Society
Reading Time: 2 minutesKUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian scientist Ravigadevi Sambanthamurthi has made history as the first Malaysian to be inducted into the Royal Society, the United Kingdom’s esteemed national academy of sciences. The Petaling Jaya-based scientific consultant with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is part of the Society’s latest cohort of global scientific pioneers, joining the ranks […]
HIV vaccine study uncovers powerful new antibody target
Reading Time: 3 minutesIN THE LONG BATTLE to create an effective HIV vaccine, scientists have made a major leap forward. A new study shows that a series of vaccines can coax the immune system to produce powerful antibodies capable of blocking a wide range of HIV strains — including those that are typically the hardest to stop. Published in Immunity on […]
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 […]
MADE IN SARAWAK CHEESE
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Green Valley Dairy Farm, Sarawak’s pioneer cheese producer, is set to roll out its first batch of mozzarella cheese from its processing plant in Merapok near Lawas this August. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said this production will put the RM16-million facility located at the […]
Singing to babies improves their mood
Reading Time: 2 minutesSinging to your infant can significantly boost the baby’s mood, according to a recent Yale study published May 28 in Child Development. Around the world and across cultures, singing to babies seems to come instinctively to caregivers. Now, new findings support that singing is an easy, safe, and free way to help improve the mental well-being […]