Ancient DNA testing solves 100-year-old controversy in Southeast Asian prehistory
Reading Time: 3 minutesTWO competing theories about the human occupation of Southeast Asia have been debunked by groundbreaking analysis of ancient DNA extracted from 8,000 year-old skeletons. Southeast Asia is one of the most genetically diverse regions in the world, but for more than 100 years scientists have disagreed about which theory of the origins of the population […]
DNA comes alive to form two students
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKUALA LUMPUR: As part of the STEM initiative by Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan St. Mary, Laboratory Ind Resources (LIR) and Malaysia Biotechnology Information Centre (MABIC) were invited on July 4th, 2018, to educate the students on DNA science and its relation to, genetically modified organisms (GMO). [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ]
MTDC develops Industry 4.0-ready graduates
Reading Time: 2 minutesBANGI: As part of its commitment towards enhancing employability in the rapidly changing era and Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) and Ministry of Education (higher education) organised a six-day Graduate Employability Industry 4.0 (GEI 4.0) programme at Hotel Tenera, here. “The rapid pace of technological developments changing the way we do things, […]
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 […]
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 […]
USM researcher honoured at EUROINVENT 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTHE Director of Innovation Office, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Professor Dr Hanafi Ismail has been honoured with the Scientific Recognition Award during the Opening Ceremony of the 10th European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation (EUROINVENT 2018), held at the Palace of Culture Iasi here yesterday. He received this award for his outstanding contributions in the […]
Tentra helps groom businesses to face new revolution
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSERDANG: The first anniversary celebration of the MTDC Technopreneur Training Centre (TENTRA) was officiated recently by its chief executive officer Datuk Norhalim Yunus. In an interview with The Petri Dish, Norhalim said the academy will continue grooming novice technopreneurs through its signature programme called “Symbiosis” where face-to-face training, mentoring and advisory services are provided The […]
Mabic trains biosafety professionals on risk communication
Reading Time: 2 minutesPUTRAJAYA: The Biosafety Department of Malaysia (JBK) recently engaged Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (Mabic) to train its regulators and enforcement officers on risk communication related to living modified organisms (LMOs). Risk communication is a branch of science communication that is highly effective in situations where there is low trust, high concern and for topics that […]
Malaysian Young Scientists to meet with Nobel Laureates
Reading Time: 2 minutesSIX Malaysian young scientists will be joining the annual Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany and three Malaysian undergraduate students will participate in the CERN Summer Student Programme (CSSP) in Geneva, Switzerland. The six young scientists heading to Lindau from June 24 to 29, 2018 are Tan Suat Cheng, Chan Siok Yee, Nur Aizati Athirah […]