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COVID-19 vaccine safe, does not contain any microchip - Former Health Deputy DG
"The mRNA is very small that no microchip can be inserted in it and it does not interact with the human genome."
Tue Feb 16 2021
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Biggest catalogue of DNA variants yields its secrets
The catalogue highlighs mutations mistakenly blamed for causing rare diseases and others that may play an unexpected role in ill health.
Thu Aug 18 2016
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Genes help determine education level: study
Scientists said Wednesday they had identified 74 genes that partially determine how far someone gets in school, depending on which variant of those genes a person possesses.
Thu May 12 2016
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New global initiative launched to address genetic blood disorders
Patients with one of a number of devastating genetic blood disorders, such as thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia, will benefit significantly from a new international project announced today.
Wed Mar 18 2015
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HGM2015: 'Science for society' to sustain growth
Malaysia should work towards repositioning the focus of science in the country - from 'science for science' to 'science for society'.
Sun Mar 15 2015