Southeast Asia has seen her fair share of Nipah virus outbreaks. How do we stay ahead of the enemy? by Dr Sunny Himansu The recent use and success of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines in protecting...
Advancements in the dengue management landscape indicate a new era in the way we mitigate the impacts of the infectious disease. by Junghun Justin Kim Many of us living in Asia are well acquainted...
Viruses are the most abundant “lifeforms” in the oceans, stretching up farther than the nearest 60 galaxies if placed end-to-end. Responsible for killing about 20 per cent of the oceanic...
Probiotic Lactobacillus casei Shirota (LcS) has been extensively reported to have aflatoxin-binding ability. Here, we discuss the available evidence and mechanism of action for aflatoxin-reducing...
With over 200,000 known compounds, plant secondary metabolites are a diverse class of biocompounds with varied properties and applications. What are their uses in plants and may humanity benefit from...
For thousands of years, animal venoms have been used in traditional medicine. Today , many of their compounds, specifically from snakes, are being examined for their potential in therapy. Here, we...
In the medical industry, saving lives is no doubt the top priority for medical practitioners. Yet, in the pursuit of doing so, plenty of waste is generated in single-use plastics, surgical towels or...
The international BioRescue Consortium will save the northern white rhinoceros from extinction by using stem cell associated techniques. Scientists are on their way to producing gametes out of skin...
As the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry continues to innovate life-saving medicines and vaccines for better patient outcomes, it is essential that sustainable efforts remain at the forefront of...
The knowledge of early human embryonic development is crucial to develop novel treatments for infertility and improve in vitro fertilisation procedures. Despite tremendous clinical significance,...
Do perfect-looking embryos always yield the best result? How do we select which embryos to use? How can we provide the best chances for pregnancy? by Dr Sam Prien and Dr Lindsay Penrose On July...
As humankind progresses into a new era of science and technology, many natural hazards have been eliminated and selection pressures lessened. While the natural evolution of the human species...
