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 […]
Catching up with an IT hypnotherapist
Reading Time: 3 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 […]
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 […]
Study: Potential carcinogens present inside your car
Reading Time: 3 minutesTHE air inside all personal vehicles is polluted with harmful flame retardants—including those known or suspected to cause cancer—according to a new peer-reviewed study published in Environmental Science & Technology. Car manufacturers add these chemicals to seat foam and other materials to meet an outdated federal flammability standard with no proven fire-safety benefit. “Our research […]
IMU University steps into the future with new brand and direction
Reading Time: < 1 minuteI want science in the country to do well, says new CRMY chief IMU UNIVERSITY (formerly known as International Medical University) has taken a bold step into the future, unveiling a strategic, inclusive new brand and direction that is aligned with the “One Health” concept espoused by the World Health Organization (WHO). One Health champions […]
Guts and Glory Probiotics – transforming gut health, slowing down ageing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIN A WORLD where the desire for well-being and longevity never wanes, local scientist Dr. Muganti Rajah Kumar is lending her innovative creation—Guts and Glory Probiotics. Armed with a PhD in gut-brain health, she is on a mission to combat ageing and age-related diseases through her pioneering probiotic product. Muganti’s journey began with a deep […]
Rare diseases Summit 2024 advocates for patients empowerment and policy reform
Reading Time: 5 minutesBANGKOK: Rare diseases impact the lives of millions of people despite being rare. In Southeast Asia, an estimated 45 million people, approximately 9% of the region’s population, suffer from rare diseases. The Medical Genetics and Genomics Association, Medical Association of Thailand, and Thai Rare Disease Foundation joined hands with Takeda to host the 2nd Southeast […]
NGO Spotlights challenges faced by LSD patients, seeks funds
Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE MALAYSIA Lysosomal Diseases Association (MLDA) unveiled its latest fund-raising effort recently, working with the creative talents of Fusion Wayang Kulit to shine a spotlight on the many difficult circumstances faced by patients with lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs), which involve many challenges, from diagnosis to treatment. LSDs are rare metabolic disorders that primarily affect children, […]
Brazil-M’sia dialogue: Resolve irregularities in healthcare sector
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a landmark seminar themed “Brazil-Malaysia: Equitable Access to Medicines,” held recently in Kuala Lumpur, experts from both countries converged to address pressing issues surrounding healthcare accessibility and medication affordability. This collaborative initiative, organised by the Embassy of Brazil in Kuala Lumpur, aimed at fostering dialogue and exchanging “best practices” between the two countries. His […]