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Universiti Sains Malaysia
07 Dec 2009
USM researchers have succeeded in producing a key component necessary for the production of medications for cardiovascular diseases using unique eco-friendly methods.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
07 Dec 2009
Three African scientists have been awarded the inaugural TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for Young Scientists, by TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, the African Academy of Sciences and Microsoft Research.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
07 Dec 2009
Lee (Kok) Pat Moi has developed a new chemical composition, Bone Materials: Hydroxyapaptite nanoparticles, which could be used to help bone patients lead a better life.
Nature Publishing Group
06 Dec 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Nature: A big deletion, Medicine: Platelets promote closure of vessels in newborns, Neuroscience: To boldly go, Geoscience: Sensitive climate and Nature: The good fight
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
04 Dec 2009
On 24 November 2009, 15 representatives from the Forest Science Sub-Institute of South Vietnam (FSSIV) paid a visit to Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
RIKEN
04 Dec 2009
First-ever observation of electronic states in aqueous acetic acid reveals water’s unexpected influence
RIKEN
04 Dec 2009
The plant hormone abscisic acid makes use of a surprisingly elegant and straightforward system to regulate its many essential functions
Nature Publishing Group
03 Dec 2009
Scientific American, the leading science magazine, today announces Mariette DiChristina as its new Editor-in-Chief. DiChristina becomes the eighth Editor-in-Chief in the 164-year history of the magazine, and the first woman to assume the role.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
02 Dec 2009
Intellectuals in “newly influential” countries like India have “moral and intellectual” challenges in a post-9/11 world and following the economic crisis of 2008, said author Pankaj Mishra, during a public discussion at IDRC's head office in Ottawa on November 2, 2009.
Nature Publishing Group
02 Dec 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers: A supernova explosion with a difference, The fasting Fox protein, History of the East African monsoon, Nature welcomes two new columnists, Magnetic mimic and Nutritional balance is key to longer life
Nature Publishing Group
02 Dec 2009
In Nature China this week - Researchers in Shanghai have identified a protein that not only detects invading viruses but also helps remove infectious bacteria
Nature Publishing Group
02 Dec 2009
The protein FocA regulates the flow of formate in much the same way as aquaporin regulates the flow of water in the cell membrane
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
02 Dec 2009
MEGAT AHMAD KAMAL B MEGAT HANAFIAH of UiTM used the leaves of rubber trees to remove Cu(II) and Ni(II) ions from wastewater.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
02 Dec 2009
ROSELEENA BINTE JAAFAR of UiTM invented an automated fruit grading system that integrates a feeding section for FFB, a vision inspection chamber and a sorter mechanism to classify the fruits.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
30 Nov 2009
A team of researchers from the Institute for Research in Molocular Medicine (INFORMM), Universiti Sains Malaysia have successfully developed a drug therapy called Methadone Therapy which is not only an effective method of treating drug addiction but which has the capacity to reduce the transmission of HIV among addicts who use needles.
Waseda University
30 Nov 2009
Robert D. Hormats, Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs(USA), delivers a lecture at Waseda university.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
30 Nov 2009
A researcher examined the inter-organisational relationships between the Malaysian National Tourist Organisation (Tourism Malaysia) and tourist organisations (profit and non-profit organisation) to develop tourism marketing alliances .
Nature Publishing Group
29 Nov 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers:Fuelling the future; A new way to kill cancer cells; Deep-ocean carbon sequestration; Variant associated with alcoholic liver disease; Learning long-term connections; Parkinson’s gene mutated in cancer; Asymmetric lake distribution on Titan; Sequencing small ChIPs; Glutamate receptor up close
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
27 Nov 2009
SERDANG, 18 Nov – 10 new food products have been created by the final year students under the New Food Product Development, Faculty of Science and Food Technology (FSTM) Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
27 Nov 2009
SERDANG, 22 NOVEMBER – The Tree Planting program of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in collaboration with Mitsubishi corporation will hope to continue in the future as part of the effort to educate the younger generations says Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International) Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Aini Ideris.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
27 Nov 2009
SERDANG, 25 Nov – Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) wish to express heartiest congratulations to Adjunct Professor of Graduate School of Management, Datuk Sharifah Mohd. Ismail on the recent award conferred, The Brand Leadership Award 2009.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
27 Nov 2009
SERDANG, 19 Nov - Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSH) now has David Nunan on its Editorial Advisory Board.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
27 Nov 2009
IDRC and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have joined forces to explore how information technologies can boost food production and rural business opportunities in developing countries.
RIKEN
27 Nov 2009
As part of plans to launch its new Drug-discovery Technology Program in 2010, RIKEN is making its life sciences technology infrastructure available to outside users on a trial basis to facilitate drug-discovery research and development. The new program will be headed by Toshio Goto, currently a senior advisor of RIKEN.
RIKEN
27 Nov 2009
Gene expression studies shed light on how the brain develops in the fetus and how new areas of the brain may evolve
RIKEN
27 Nov 2009
Internal degradation within plant cells and their response to aging and disease are linked
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
27 Nov 2009
The Chief Executive Mr Donald Tsang, in his capacity as Chancellor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, today announced the appointment of Executive Councillor Ms Marjorie Yang Mun-tak as PolyU Council Chairman with effect from 1 January 2010.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
26 Nov 2009
PolyU announced the new senior management structure with the introduction of the posts of Provost and Executive Vice President on 25 November...
Nature Publishing Group
25 Nov 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Listen with your skin; A saltier south Atlantic; The future looks bright; ‘Bone’ protein linked to fever; Dynamic upwelling beneath the Gulf of California and Globular clusters shed light on Galaxy formation
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
25 Nov 2009
One picture is worth a thousand words, so they say. A striking new map exposes Southeast Asia’s vulnerability to extreme climate hazards.