![Selangor Tengku Permaisuri launches five varieties of seeds Selangor Tengku Permaisuri launches five varieties of seeds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654164022_TBASHIKIN.jpg)
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' Now barley is being used to make meat-free 'meat'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636775689_ICELAND.jpg)
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 Indian panel says global response needed to contain more infectious virus variant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622799593_INDIA.jpg)
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' Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could 'evade immune response'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620021174_INDIA.jpg)
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 twins not so identical after all: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61610166692_TWINS.jpg)
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 Man and dog: Ancient genetics study reveals complex history](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51604123409_DOGS.jpg)
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 Captive-bred salmon in wild may do more harm than good](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51603348104_SALMON.jpg)
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 Migraine study reveals new genetic insights into the condition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51466512564_Migraine.jpg)
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 Malaysian scientist wins 'Best Science Communicator' title](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/71465572582_DrAbhimanyu.jpg)
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 Scientists find a gene that may make you look older than you really are](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41449643661_Oldman.jpg)
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? Is coffee the new sunblock?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-01/41422059951_295x200.jpg)
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 Study says believing is enough to nurture your genius](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/61409925942_295x200.jpg)
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 For musicians, practice makes perfect, but genetics play a role](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/51404028975_295x200.jpg)
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 US company in Iowa churns out 100 cloned cows a year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/41388489536_295x200.jpg)
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 Why Philip Seymour Hoffman's death is so scary](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/41391383860_295x200.jpg)
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