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 […]
PM: Energy needs to double in Asia, tough to meet demand by 2030
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY SAARANI VENGADESEN KUALA LUMPUR: With rapid urbanisation and industrialisation in Asia, there is a great appetite for newer clean energy sources. By 2030 the continent will see a 100% increase in demand and to meet this challenge will be a daunting task. Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim issued this caution in his speech during […]
Scientist: Restoring key enzyme to treat Fabry disease
Reading Time: 2 minutesFABRY disease is a rare genetically inherited disorder. It occurs when a specific enzyme known as alpha-galactosidase (a-gal A) is absent from human cells. The body loses the ability to produce this enzyme when there is a mutation in the gene Galactosidase Alpha (GLA). “Although it is a rare genetic condition, its effect is life-threatening. When […]
Way forward with new methods of food production
Reading Time: 4 minutesBY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN The world population is projected to reach 9.8 billion in 2050 according to the United Nations. As the global population continues to grow, the demand for food resources, particularly proteins, is reaching unprecedented levels. Traditional methods such as dairy farming and livestock rearing pose significant challenges in terms of resource consumption, environmental […]
Revolutionising health with postbiotics
Reading Time: 4 minutesBY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN IN THE ever-evolving field of biotechnology, the emergence of postbiotics as a groundbreaking concept has paved the way for innovative health solutions through research. Driven by a passion for research and a desire to contribute to society, Associate Professor Dr Tan Joo Shun who is a lecturer at the School of Industrial […]