Selangor Tengku Permaisuri launches five varieties of seeds
Izham Hashim said all the seeds were developed by Green World Genetics which is the only local company that conducts crop seed development.
Thu Jun 02 2022
Now barley is being used to make meat-free 'meat'
A start-up manages to further reduce dependence on animals through its genetically engineered barley.
Sat Nov 13 2021
Indian panel says global response needed to contain more infectious virus variant
Strong public health response will be needed globally for its containment, as the variant has spread to over 50 countries.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could 'evade immune response'
Scientists are studying what led to the current surge in cases in India and particularly whether the variant called B.1.617, is to blame.
Mon May 03 2021
Identical twins not so identical after all: Study
Identical or monozygotic twins come from a single fertilised egg that splits in two.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Man and dog: Ancient genetics study reveals complex history
Understanding the history of dogs teaches us not just about their history but also about our own history.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Captive-bred salmon in wild may do more harm than good
Fish reared for any period of their life in an aquaculture environment, it turns out, somehow change compared to their wild counterparts.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Migraine study reveals new genetic insights into the condition
THE largest ever genetic study on migraine, published on Monday in the journal Nature Genetics, points to the discovery of tens of new genetic risk variants for the condition.
Tue Jun 21 2016
Malaysian scientist wins 'Best Science Communicator' title
His talk on how genetics change the way cancer is diagnosed and treated in the age of precision medicine has brought honour to Dr Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam when he won an award
Sat Jun 11 2016
Scientists find a gene that may make you look older than you really are
If you look a little older than your age, your DNA may be to blame.
Sun May 01 2016
Is coffee the new sunblock?
A new study has found that drinking coffee can lower your risk for malignant melanoma.
Sat Jan 24 2015
Study says believing is enough to nurture your genius
A new study has found that hard work rather than genetics provokes instant changes in brain patterns for those who wish for success.
Fri Sep 05 2014
For musicians, practice makes perfect, but genetics play a role
Researchers at Michigan State University tackled the age-old question of what makes a musician great.
Sun Jun 29 2014
US company in Iowa churns out 100 cloned cows a year
Each year, the company gives birth, using the cloning technique, to about 100 calves. It also clones pigs and horses.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Why Philip Seymour Hoffman's death is so scary
The root causes of addiction, like those of many multifactorial diseases, are frustratingly elusive, a nebulous mixture of genetics, exposure and environment.
Thu Feb 06 2014
Senator AS Bernie Sanders sokong penuntut kolej pro-Palestin
Senator Amerika Syarikat (AS) Bernie Senders menyuarakan sokongannya pada Jumaat kepada penuntut kolej yang menunjuk perasaan terhadap serangan Israel ke atas Semenanjung Gaza.
Sat May 04 2024
Separuh akhir Piala Thomas: Lee Zii Jia akur kehebatan Shi Yuqi
Lee Zii Jia, gagal membutirkan mata pertama negara apabila tewas secara set langsung kepada pemain nombor dua dunia dari China, Shi Yuqi.
Sat May 04 2024
Musim kemarau: Agensi cuaca Indonesia beri amaran cuaca panas, hujan
Kira-kira 63.66 peratus wilayah Indonesia akan mengalami musim kemarau dari Mei hingga Ogos tahun ini.
Sat May 04 2024
Bersih akan memantau perjalanan Pilihan Raya Kecil KKB
Pengerusi BERSIH, Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz berkata pertubuhan itu akan turut memantau perjalanan Pilihan Raya Kecil Kuala Kubu Bharu yang akan berlangsung pada 11 Mei depan.
Sat May 04 2024
Besut, Felda Belara catat lebih 37 darjah celsius
Felda Tenang di Besut dan Felda Belara di Kuala Terengganu merekodkan suhu panas tahap dua melebihi 37 darjah celsius selama tiga hari berturut-turut.
Sat May 04 2024
Bersih akan anjurkan kongres Mei depan
Bersih akan menganjurkan Kongres Bersih sebagai medan mengumpulkan pertubuhan masyarakat sivil, mahasiswa dan rakyat.
Sat May 04 2024
Hujan lebat lebih empat jam di Kota Tinggi
Hujan lebat lebih empat jam di Kota Tinggi, Johor menyebabkan kawasan rendah di daerah itu dinaiki air.
Sat May 04 2024
Bersih pantau perjalanan PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu
Gabungan Pilihan Raya Bersih dan Adil (Bersih) akan memantau perjalanan Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Kuala Kubu Baharu yang akan berlangsung pada 11 Mei depan.
Sat May 04 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Banjir kilat di Kota Tinggi, 1 PPS dibuka
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Sat May 04 2024
PM Anwar umum peruntukan RM250,000 kepada persatuan di Parlimen Tambun
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan peruntukan sebanyak RM250,000 kepada persatuan-persatuan di kawasan Parlimen Tambun hari ini.
Sat May 04 2024