![COVID and beyond: Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally COVID and beyond: Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51686329943_genericvaksin.jpg)
COVID and beyond: Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally
One of the big benefits that came from the pandemic was this huge global investment in infrastructure, said John Sillitoe.
Sat Jan 27 2024
![Zilfalil wakil tunggal negara dalam kumpulan penasihat WHO Zilfalil wakil tunggal negara dalam kumpulan penasihat WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81693919317_ZilfalilAlwi.jpg)
Zilfalil wakil tunggal negara dalam kumpulan penasihat WHO
Dr. Zilfalil Alwi dilantik menganggotai Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on Genomics (TAG-G).
Tue Sep 05 2023
![Malaysian Genomics teroka peluang dalam biofarmaseutikal dengan firma Arab Saudi Malaysian Genomics teroka peluang dalam biofarmaseutikal dengan firma Arab Saudi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61661821503_KerjasamaArabSaudi.jpg)
Malaysian Genomics teroka peluang dalam biofarmaseutikal dengan firma Arab Saudi
Kerjasama itu membuka peluang yang sangat baik kepada kumpulan untuk meneroka pasaran Asia Barat dan Afrika Utara (MENA).
Tue Aug 30 2022
![Explained: How engineered crops can fight climate change Explained: How engineered crops can fight climate change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/41465572320_BarleyGeneric.jpg)
Explained: How engineered crops can fight climate change
Global food systems feed a growing world population, but are a major contributor to climate change.
Sat Jul 09 2022
![RM15 mln in additional funds for third phase of SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance project RM15 mln in additional funds for third phase of SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance project](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41592134035_MostiVaksin.jpg)
RM15 mln in additional funds for third phase of SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance project
An additional fund of RM15 million under PICK has been approved for the third phase of the SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance project.
Mon May 09 2022
![MOH will step up genomic surveillance to detect Omicron variant - Khairy MOH will step up genomic surveillance to detect Omicron variant - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637495483_MenteriKesihatan.jpg)
MOH will step up genomic surveillance to detect Omicron variant - Khairy
So far the government had managed to increase full genome sequence analysis capacity to 1,500 samples a month.
Mon Nov 29 2021
![COVID: 23 cases involving variants of concern detected - Health DG COVID: 23 cases involving variants of concern detected - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71602948357_NoorHisham.jpg)
COVID: 23 cases involving variants of concern detected - Health DG
The MOH has detected a total of 23 cases of COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOC) as a result of continuous genomic surveillance from June 3 to June 8.
Thu Jun 10 2021
![US report concluded COVID-19 may have leaked from Wuhan lab - WSJ US report concluded COVID-19 may have leaked from Wuhan lab - WSJ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623121037_COVID.jpg)
US report concluded COVID-19 may have leaked from Wuhan lab - WSJ
Lawrence Livermore's assessment drew on a genomic analysis of the COVID-19 virus.
Tue Jun 08 2021
![In tracking virus mutations, most countries flying blind In tracking virus mutations, most countries flying blind](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611382283_COVID.jpg)
In tracking virus mutations, most countries flying blind
So few countries are conducting and sharing surveillance that experts are as worried about the mutations they cannot see as those they can.
Sat Jan 23 2021
![MOH to continue monitoring the UK B117 virus strain MOH to continue monitoring the UK B117 virus strain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81608618681_Moscow.jpg)
MOH to continue monitoring the UK B117 virus strain
Health deputy director-general (research and technical support) Dr Hishamshah Mohd Ibrahim said genomic sequencing will be conducted in labs if a new strain is detected.
Fri Dec 25 2020
![Genetic variants linked to severe COVID-19: study Genetic variants linked to severe COVID-19: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61607767217_COVID.jpg)
Genetic variants linked to severe COVID-19: study
Researchers found that individuals who produce more of the TYK2 enzyme appeared to be at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19.
Sat Dec 12 2020
![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
![COVID-19: MOH can focus on genomic research with reduction in positive cases - Health DG COVID-19: MOH can focus on genomic research with reduction in positive cases - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591709199_DatukDrNoorHisham.jpg)
COVID-19: MOH can focus on genomic research with reduction in positive cases - Health DG
The declining number of positive COVID-19 cases will allow MOH health workers to focus on its joint research on COVID-19-related genomics with the IMR.
Tue Jun 09 2020
![WHO says novel coronavirus not manipulated or constructed WHO says novel coronavirus not manipulated or constructed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51587619949_SARINGANjpg.jpg)
WHO says novel coronavirus not manipulated or constructed
All available evidence to date suggests that the novel coronavirus, which has caused the ongoing pandemic, has a natural animal origin and is not a manipulated or constructed virus, WHO said.
Fri Apr 24 2020
![UK scientists to track mutations in coronavirus to map spread UK scientists to track mutations in coronavirus to map spread](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81584937579_Coronavirus.jpg)
UK scientists to track mutations in coronavirus to map spread
Working in teams across Britain, scientists will map out and analyse the full genetic codes of the COVID-19 samples.
Mon Mar 23 2020