‘Ariviyal Ainthiram’ kicks off to propel STEM Literacy Enhancement
Reading Time: 2 minutesRECENTLY, Ariviyal Ainthiram (AA) was officially launched by YB Prabakaran, Chairman of MITRA’s special task force and Batu MP in collaboration with the Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (MABIC) and Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA). The launch was witnessed by students and teachers from SJK (T) St Joseph, SJK (T) Thamboosamy and SJK (T) Sentul. This […]
Screening for Risks of SCA
Reading Time: 2 minutesA recent UK study shows that the leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in athletes is still unknown. It may be due to hidden heart problems at a molecular level that can cause arrhythmias. Even though SCA during sports is rare, it can have serious consequences. This highlights the need for pre-participation health screenings, […]
COVID-19 pandemic underscored why science communication must be robust
Reading Time: 2 minutesWHEN COVID-19 vaccines saved millions and provided relief from the pandemic, I believed this would serve as powerful ammunition for science communication. While the vaccines had flaws, they offered the best option available then, and their benefits far outweighed the risks. With this in mind, I turned to TikTok, my new social media tool, to […]
Researchers identify mechanism behind drug resistance in malaria parasite
Reading Time: 3 minutesResearchers from the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have discovered a link between the malaria parasites’ ability to develop resistance to antimalarial drugs – specifically artemisinin (ART) – through a cellular process called transfer Ribonucleic acid (tRNA) modification. In collaboration with MIT’s research enterprise in […]
Dr Jane Gew champions environmental sustainability
Reading Time: 2 minutesDr Jane Gew Lai Ti, an Associate Professor at Sunway University, stands as a beacon of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Her unwavering dedication to mitigating plastic pollution and promoting eco-friendly practices stems from a transformative anecdote she shared, reflecting a profound shift in her personal and professional ethos. In 2018, Dr Gew embarked on a […]
Malaysian primate infants in peril after plantation visits
Reading Time: 2 minutesA STUDY reveals a link between the infant mortality rate among wild southern pig-tailed macaques and their visits to oil palm plantations to scavenge for food. According to the study published in Current Biology, frequent visits to oil palm plantations are leading to a sharp increase in mortality rates among infant southern pig-tailed macaques (Macaca […]
Catching up with an IT hypnotherapist
Reading Time: 2 minutesIN the intricate labyrinth of our minds lie vast reserves of untapped power waiting to be discovered. Our minds are vast repositories of our past experiences – shaping our perceptions of both, present realities and future possibilities. “If left unattended, our minds may dwell on unpleasant memories, keeping us preoccupied. It will require mindful effort […]
Malaysian haematologist among four winners of the Shaw Prize
Reading Time: 2 minutesAMONG the four scientists who won the 2024 Shaw Prize is a Malaysian haematologist and alumna of Universiti of Malaya (UM). Dr Swee Lay Thien of the National Institutes of Health, United States and Dr Stuart Orkin from the Harvard Medical School were awarded the prize in equal shares for the Life Science and Medicine […]
Global study: More than half of branded plastic pollution linked to 56 companies
Reading Time: 2 minutesA NEW STUDY published in Science Advances found more than half of branded plastic pollution found in the environment was linked to 56 companies. CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, co-authored the paper along with 12 other international organisations, providing the first-ever quantification of products from global plastic producers in the environment through audit events. Researchers […]
I want science in the country to do well, says new CRMY chief
Reading Time: 2 minutesCANCER Research Malaysia (CRMY) announced the retirement of Professor Datin Paduka Dr Teo Soo Hwang, the founding Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), effective April 30, 2024. Serving as the Founding Chief Executive from January 2001 to March 2003 and again from July 2006 to February 2020, she has been a driving force […]