Sweet Alternatives: Exploring different sugar substitutes
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY JOYCE WONG JIN YI We have been brainwashed into thinking dietary fat causes heart disease and obesity. Sugar is the real culprit behind most of the common diseases in society right now. Sugar speeds up the ageing process in cells, including the neurons in your brain, leading to an increased risk of dementia. It […]
Biogenes breaks the mold for graduates in high-tech industry
Reading Time: 4 minutes BY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN & NIK FARAH HANEEM WHEN we envision Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduates today, the images immediately spring to mind: pursuing careers in academia and conducting research in various subject of their interest. However, beyond these conventional paths, a myriad of other exciting possibilities emerge. One remarkable trend that showcases the expanding […]
Climate Change Impacting Heavily on Coral Reef Systems
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY NIK FARAH HANEEM NIK MOHD AZHANI WITH the ever-increasing impact of climate change, people are aware but tend to overlook the extend of threats inflicted on a certain life form housed by the ocean – especially our coral reefs. Commonly known as a sensitive ecosystem, the charismatic and colourful coral reefs are easily […]
Changes in Food Consumption Patterns – Trends, drivers, and opportunities
Reading Time: 5 minutesBY DATUK PROF M NASIR SHAMSUDIN TRENDS in Malaysian food consumption are typical of those of developing economies, where structural changes in dietary habits can be categorised into the following stages: an initial increase in the consumption of traditional staple foods (such as rice); followed by an increase in the consumption of non-traditional staple foods […]
Global energy transition faces daunting challenges, commitment unperturbed
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY PROF DATO DR AHMAD IBRAHIM THE climate crisis has made the transition away from fossil fuels a global priority. Malaysia will soon unveil its own Energy Transition Roadmap, ETR. Together with the hydrogen blueprint, expected out soon, the country is also embarking on the journey of change. The pace of transition may vary, but a […]
Fuelling the future with hydrogen
Reading Time: 4 minutesBY VIRMAN JURI WITH the potential to lessen dependency on fossil fuels and support efforts to achieve the goal of net zero emissions, hydrogen is often regarded as the ultimate clean energy source of the future. Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy) is both an energy development company and a vertically integrated electricity utility with a […]
From Leaks to Solutions: Taming the Methane Menace
Reading Time: 5 minutesBY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN “In the ongoing quest to combat climate change, one of the most pressing and under appreciated challenges is methane emissions. While carbon dioxide often takes centre stage in discussions about global warming, methane contributes approximately 30% of the climate change we currently face,” said Fred Krupp, the President of the Environmental Defense […]
Natural Killer cells can beat cancer
Reading Time: 3 minutesNATURAL KILLER (NK) Cells in the immune system bring a beacon of hope to cancer patients and those in fear of suffering from relapse. Dr Danaraj Navaratnam the resident doctor with special interest in Cellular Therapy & Regenerative Medicine from CELLAAX Therapy (CELLAAX), a homegrown biopharmaceutical company told The Petri Dish during a recent interview […]
Nature’s Toolbox Unlocked Through Biological Solutions
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Prevenaa Paramasivan & Jotisri Vasudevan As we face severe global concerns such as climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, it is becoming obvious that human and environmental well-being are inextricably linked. Planetary health innovations are critical to resolving these challenges and fostering a sustainable and resilient future. Recognising the pressing need to address the […]
Biogenes’ showcases Aptamer-Based Diagnostic Technology in Oxford, UK
Reading Time: 3 minutesUNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM) and BIOGENES TECHNOLOGIES (Biogenes), a Malaysian tech company known for its aptamer-based diagnostic technology jointly participated in two conferences in the United Kingdom (UK) recently. Dr Shazana Hilda Shamsuddin, a pathology researcher from USM and Teffanie Arputheraj, Aptamer Lead from Biogenes attended Oligo 2023 and Aptamer 2023 held at the prestigious Oxford University. Organised annually by the International Society on […]