Promoting Biosafety For A Sustainable Biodiversity
Modifications to the genetic material of an organism are generally targeted to improve or develop the characteristics found in these organisms. While this can potentially benefit humankind, researchers and society at large are concerned about the unknown effects of introducing these living modified organisms (LMOs) into the environment. LMOs are genetically modified (GM) organisms which […]
[The Petri Dish] Promoting Biosafety for a Sustainable Biodiversity
Ban On Stem Cell Patenting – Big Mistake In The Making?
Malaysia, being one of the fast developing countries, has been showing keen interest in stem cell research and therapy. As the awareness in stem cell technology increases, issues like morals and ethics have been raised by various parties such as religious bodies and conservative organizations. These controversies do not only occur in Malaysia but also […]
Exploring Local Biodiversity Resources
It is often claimed that Malaysia is rich in biodiversity resources, that we have the world’s oldest rainforests, that our rainforest is pristine and virgin, untouched commercially by the human hand. But are we taking advantage of this biodiversity asset to serve the needs of the country or the global community? Do we have the technical […]
[The Petri Dish] Exploring Local Biodiversity Resources
By KASS International Malaysia is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet. Home to some of the world’s oldest rainforests, a staggering variety of plant and animal species, and centuries of traditional knowledge accumulated by indigenous communities, the country sits on a natural treasure trove that most nations can only envy. Yet for […]
Singapore Patent Update: MARTEK Turns The Tables on Cargill
Our readers may remember an article from last August’s KASS IP Exposé where Singapore Patent No. SG 49307 entitled “Microbial Oil Mixtures and Use Thereof” owned by Martek Biosciences Corporation was revoked by the Registrar of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS). Martek had since filed an appeal at the Singapore High Court against […]
[The Petri Dish] Ban on Stem Cell Patenting-Big Mistake In The Making
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[The Petri Dish] Is Biotechnology the new mantra for wealth creation?
By KASS International Biotechnology is no longer just the domain of white lab coats and research institutions. It has quietly, and then suddenly, become one of the most powerful engines of wealth creation in the 21st century. From gene-editing tools to personalised medicine, the biotechnology sector is attracting billions in investment, spawning unicorns, and fundamentally […]