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Can you make immunity claims on food labels? For example, having a “for immunity support” claim on a food label. In Malaysia, claims on food products must be (1) accurate (not misleading and can be proven with evidence) and (2) permitted (stated in the Food Regulations 1985). Can you locate anywhere in the Food Regulations 1985 that allows food manufacturers to make an immunity claim? Please share your answer in the comment section.

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**Cultivated meat vs Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)** Now that our national agenda aims to investigate the potential of cultivated meat in addressing food security, it is also crucial to consider its role in mitigating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Now the question is- Does cultivated meat have the potential to reduce AMR cases globally? 🧐 In my view, yes, it does. Cultivated meat, produced by culturing animal cells rather than raising and slaughtering animals, could help reduce our reliance on antibiotics in agriculture. By cutting down on antibiotic use, which is common in traditional farming, it could potentially limit the spread of AMR. Thus, for me, It is essential to educate the future consumers, about these potential and the awareness should ‘extend beyond’ food security to its potential as an alternative solution to combat AMR. With this goal in mind, our team at Universiti Sains Malaysia in collaboration with the Alternative Protein Project USM, will organize the AMbassadoR program 2.0 for future educators in Malaysia and Thailand. This program aims to integrate their thoughts as future educators on these so called ‘future foods’ into an antimicrobial stewardship program. ~Only my 2 cents🤓 #antimicrobialresistance #AMbassadoRUSM #cultivatedmeat #futurefood

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🇲🇾🌾 MALAYSIA TO CONDUCT CULTIVATED MEAT RESEARCH TO BOLSTER AGTECH SECTOR & FOOD SECURITY The Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia have teamed up to conduct feasibility studies on cultivated meat via universities. The effort aims to bolster the country’s food security and safeguard its farming sector from the effects of climate change. Research has suggested that that grain yields drop by as much as 10% with every 1°C rise in the country, once temperatures reach above 25°C. Average temperatures in recent years have been 27.5°C. The decision to study the potential of alternative proteins was agreed upon in a cabinet committee meeting on the National Food Security Policy last month. “The government is committed to the development of the plant industry ecosystem, the adaptation of technology, and exploring the potential of future foods such as cultured meat, cultured meat products, and cell-based food,” Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wrote on Facebook. The development of a local cultivated meat industry is a core strategy of the Malaysia National Biotechnology Policy 2.0 for 2022-30. Under this initiative, the country aims to “build an ecosystem of cultivated meat/fish, food for the future by using new and latest technologies,” wrote Cell AgriTech, Malaysia’s first cultivated meat startup. The scheme has a list of short-, medium- and long-term goals for the sector, which include developing university curricula to nurture a dedicated talent pool, forming a cellular agriculture association to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing, developing a halal food standard for cultivated proteins, and establishing cell repositories and seed repositories. Additionally, the programme aims to create a supply chain for the cultivated meat and seafood industry, develop affordable contract research services, and establish a regulatory framework for novel foods. More information in the full article: https://lnkd.in/eaibSQXp #GreenQueen #altprotein #cultivatedmeat #futurefood #innovation #foodtech #foodsystems

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Exploring the Catalase Activity of Escherichia coli (E. coli). Requirements: - Media: Sterile nutrient broth tube - Culture: E. coli - Reagent: Methylene blue solution Protocol: 1. Inoculate a loopful of E. coli culture in a nutrient broth tube. 2. Incubate the tube at 37°C for 24 hours. 3. After incubation, add 1-2 drops of methylene blue solution. 4. Incubate the tube at 37°C for 30 minutes. 5. Record the results. Results: - Before: The nutrient broth appears clear. - After: The nutrient broth appears cloudy due to the growth of E. coli and the catalase activity. Extra Information: Catalase is an essential enzyme found in nearly all living organisms exposed to oxygen. It catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen, a crucial reaction for protecting cells from oxidative damage. In this experiment, the presence of catalase activity in E. coli can be inferred from the color change induced by the methylene blue solution. The color change indicates the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide, confirming the enzymatic activity. Why is this important? Understanding catalase activity in bacteria like E. coli is critical in microbiology and biotechnology. It helps in comprehending bacterial metabolism and the mechanisms they use to survive in aerobic conditions. This knowledge can be applied in various fields, from clinical diagnostics to industrial microbiology. #Microbiology #Biotechnology #EColi #CatalaseActivity #LabWork #Research #Science #Biology #Enzymes #BacterialMetabolism #ClinicalDiagnostics #IndustrialMicrobiology #NikhilVishwakarma

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tRNA in Aquaculture: The Protein Assembler 🧫🐟 Transfer RNA (tRNA) plays a vital role in aquaculture by assembling the building blocks of life—proteins! It does this by transferring amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis, based on the instructions carried by mRNA. Without tRNA, the proteins essential for growth and health wouldn’t form properly. 🔬 Why is tRNA Important in Aquaculture? Efficient protein synthesis is crucial for the development of muscle tissues and the overall health of farmed species. This process determines how effectively fish and shrimp utilize nutrients from feed, impacting growth rates and feed efficiency. Benefits of tRNA in Aquaculture: 1. Optimized Growth: tRNA ensures that proteins are assembled correctly, leading to faster growth in farmed fish and shrimp. 2. Better Feed Utilization: When proteins are efficiently synthesized, aquaculture species can better convert feed into body mass, improving feed conversion ratios. 3. Enhanced Health: Proper protein assembly boosts immune functions, contributing to the overall health of the species. In aquaculture, understanding tRNA can lead to optimized feed formulations and more efficient farming practices. 🌱🐠 #Aquaculture #tRNA #ProteinSynthesis #FishFarming #Growth #FeedEfficiency #Sustainability

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Sains Malaysiana 52(12)(2023): 3511-3522 https://lnkd.in/gRv7N3yW Zerumbone: A Potent Emerging Phytochemical with Anticancer Therapeutic Potential (Zerumbon: Kemunculan Fitokimia Poten dengan Potensi Terapeutik Antikanser) NUR AQILAH HUDA AHMAD JAMIL, SYLVIA CHONG HOONGLI, NURUL AKMARYANTI ABDULLAH, NORAINA MOHAMAD ZAKUAN, HAFIZAH ABDUL HAMID, MUHAMMAD ZULFADLI MEHAT, MANRAJ SINGH CHEEMA & NUR FARIESHA MD HASHIM* ABSTRACT Breast cancer is a prevalent cause of global mortality, characterised by abnormal cell growth within the breast. These cells can spread to distant sites in the body through metastasis and one of the mechanisms that breast cancer cells use to metastasise is via invadopodia formation. Accumulated evidence has explained pathways that may contribute to the breast cancer cells metastasis including the ERK, SMAD-3, STAT3 and NF-κB pathways. The hypoxic conditions within tumours enhance their metastatic ability through HIF-1α upregulation. Despite advanced treatments including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, these approaches are expensive and sometimes lack efficacy. Zerumbone, a compound extracted from Zingiber zerumbet, is known for its anti-cancer properties. It counteracts cancer cell metastasis by reducing cell migration, invasion, and proliferation by acting upon multiple signalling pathways. This review recapitulates the metastasis of breast cancer and its biomarkers. In addition, our review will also explore the impact of zerumbone, therapeutic roles and its mechanism of action in reducing breast cancer metastasis. Keywords: Breast cancer; hypoxia; invadopodia; metastasis; zerumbone

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Based on the recent amendments made to the Food Regulations 1985, additive statements no longer sound like this (using MSG as an example): Mengandungi monosodium glutamat sebagai bahan penambah perisa yang dibenarkan. Contains monosodium glutamate as permitted flavour enhancer. Instead, we use a new format that incorporates the Codex International Numbering System (INS) for Additive. For additives with INS, we can use this format (using MSG as an example) Bahan penambah perisa (INS 621) Flavour enhancer (INS 621) For additives without INS, we can use this format (using yeast extract as an example): Bahan penambah perisa (ekstrak yis) Flavour enhancer (yeast extract) Question: Can we state the additive name instead of the INS number for additives with INS numbers? For example, instead of stating INS 621 (like above), we state: Bahan penambah perisa (monosodium glutamat) Flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate) Answer: Yes. One can state the additive name instead of the INS number. As stated in subregulation 11(1)(g)(i) of the Food Regulations 1985: “where the food contains food additive with the INS for food additive number, a statement of the functional class of the relevant food additive followed by the name of the food additive or INS number in brackets.”

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Effectiveness of Some Concentrations of Rambutan Wood Liquid Smoke to Inhibit The Growth of Cercospora sp. Secara In Vitro Abstrac Cercospora sp. is a fungus that causes leaf spot disease in oil palm, potentially affecting productivity and harming oil palm cultivation. Long-term use of synthetic fungicides can lead to resistance, resurgence, and leave harmful residues in the environment. As an alternative solution, the utilization of liquid smoke from rambutan wood offers a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and antifungal option to inhibit the growth of leaf spot disease. This study aims to determine the effective concentration of rambutan wood liquid smoke in inhibiting the growth of Cercospora sp. in vitro. The research was conducted from December 2023 to March 2024 at the Laboratory of Pathology, Entomology, Microbiology, and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Science, and the Laboratory of the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Education at the Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau. This research conducter experimentally and arranged based on completely randomized design (CRD) with single factor, named concentration of rambutan wood liquid smoke that consist of six levels concentration 0%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, and 5%) and repeated 4 times. Observed parameters included total phenol and pH content analysis of liquid smoke, macroscopic observations, growth rate (cm/day), and inhibition rate (%) of Cercospora sp. The results showed a total phenol content of 1,76%. Liquid smoke from rambutan wood at a concentration of 2% was highly effective in inhibiting the growth of Cercospora sp., completely stopping the growth rate to 0 cm/day and categorizing it as a highly effective fungicide with an effectiveness percentage of 100%. Keywords: Liquid Smoke, Cercospora Sp., Oil Palm, Rambutan Wood

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Wise words by Dr Manoj. M. Sharma

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PLANT TISSUE CULTURE Apart from a high-end technology on crop monitoring, MAHA 2024 also game up with plant tissue culture. Tissue culture involves the use of small pieces of plant tissue (explants) which are cultured in a nutrient medium under sterile conditions. Using the appropriate growing conditions for each explant type, plants can be induced to rapidly produce new shoots, and, with the addition of suitable hormones new roots. I visited Boustead Plantations Berhad booth. They displayed their plant tissue culture on Banana and Black Ginger. that di When waiting for their representative to come, I briefly told the visitor on the benefits of the tissue culture. It is important to ensure on the sterilization of media, container and plant itself. This year, Europe Plant Tissue Culture Market has expected to increase at 4.2% CAGR from 2024 to 2029, making the insignificant development of tissue culture technology. Here I provided the example video of Inoculating Banana Tissue Culture. Credit: dmsgardens_davsur #maha2024 #plantcellculture #cellculture

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First fabulous blog article compiled by Zhen Ru Chin, our industry experience student, on the vital public health topic of water quality and the role that coliforms play as indicator organisms. Water quality is an essential element of good health, and thus plays a vital role in curbing foodborne diseases and especially diarrhoeal diseases which are particularly severe on children in low to middle income countries. Therefore, the topic of water quality and how to measure it is going to be extremely important for long into the future. Read it here - https://lnkd.in/gr6VdgSs #waterquality #foodsafety #healthandsanitation #publichealth #microbiology #foodborneillness #diarrhoea #freaherhealthiersafer

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