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Malaysia’s science ‘needs more work’
Despite huge potential, Malaysia is failing to implement its science strategies and has had only "moderate success", says a ...20/04/11
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Pacific free-trade agreement ‘threat to generic drugs’
A group of academics and NGOs has warned that a draft free-trade agreement threatens the development of generics.12/04/11
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Malaysian scientists use tropical fruits to make batteries
Malaysian engineers have found that raw materials such as coconut shells and bamboo could be used to develop high-tech ...01/02/11
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Malaysia follows Caymans with surprise GM mosquito trial
Malaysia has carried out its expected GM mosquito trial in secrecy, wrongfooting campaigners.28/01/11
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Malaysia to release GM mosquitoes into the wild
Malaysia will be the first major nation to release GM mosquitoes into the wild, in the latest attempt to ...02/11/10
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Life as a scientist in South-East Asia
From Cambodia to Singapore, Shiow Chin Tan finds the situation for scientists varies enormously across South-East Asia.10/12/09
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New fly offers hope for termite control
Researchers hope that a newly-identified parasitic fly may one day help curb the high cost of termite damage in ...20/08/09
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Scientists develop test to identify deadly malaria
Scarce resources could be directed towards life-threatening cerebral malaria with a new test that accurately diagnoses the disease.09/12/08
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Mutated crops ‘could combat food crisis’
A technique that increases genetic mutation rates in crops could aid the global food crisis but needs more investment.02/12/08
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Academics ‘have too much say’ on health research agendas
The people who implement health policies should have a say in the setting of research agendas, the Bamako conference ...19/11/08
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Researchers employ egg beater in disease diagnosis
Researchers have shown that a modified egg beater can be used to separate plasma from whole blood for testing ...30/10/08
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Online database unites science and human rights
Human rights organisations and scientists should find collaborating easier with the help of a new online database.29/10/08