Vol.20 No.3 July 2012

As. Pac. J. Mol. Biol. & Biotech., Jul 2012 Vol. 20 (3)

pg. 83
Letter from the Editor.
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pg. 85 - 91
Study of Hydrodynamic Properties of a-1-antitrypsin from Mammalian Serum

Sharique Ahmed1* and Khushtar A. Salman2

1Allied Health Division, College of Health Sciences, Kingdom of Bahrain.
2Department of Biochemistry, J N Medical College. A. M. U. Aligarh, India.

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pg. 93 - 98
High Prevalence of Aeromonas spp. in poultry farmers from a rural community of South Brazil

Janice de Fátima Pavan Zanella, Rakel Batista da Luz, Raquel Fadanelli, Manuela Peletti Figueiró, Ana Paula Longaray Delamare*, Sergio Olavo Pinto da Costa and Sergio Echeverrigaray

Institute of Biotechnology, University of Caxias do Sul, R. Francisco G. Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, 95001-970, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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pg. 99 - 106
Characterisation of Aeromonas species isolated from diseased fish using ERIC-RAPD markers

Sujata R.Kamble1*, Sudhir U. Meshram1, Arti S. Shanware2

1P.G.Department. of Microbiology,Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, L.I.T. Premises, Nagpur, India.
2Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur-440033, India.

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pg. 107 - 113
Comparisons of different RNA extraction methods on woody tissues of the tropical tree, Aquilaria malaccensis

Chai Har Siah1, Parameswari Namasivayam2,3 and Rozi Mohamed1*

1Forest Biotech Laboratory, Department of Forest Management, Faculty of Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
2Department of Molecular & Cell Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
3Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.

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Vol.20 No.4 Dec 2012

As. Pac. J. Mol. Biol. & Biotech., Dec 2012 Vol. 20 (4)

pg. 115
Letter from the Editor.
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pg. 117 - 118
Letter to the Editor.
Shifting the focus from open release of genetically modified mosquitoes, to controlled individualized treatment for infectious diseases


Dziedzom K. de Souza1, Samuel Dadzie1, Joseph H. N. Osei1, Daniel A. Boakye1 and Takashi Suzuki1, 2

1Parasitology Department, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
2Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.

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pg. 119 - 123
Review Article:
A need for a systemic approach to public understanding of biotechnology in Malaysia


Mahaletchumy Arujanan

Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre, 2-5-51 Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, 46150 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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pg. 125 - 140
Analysis of Piper sarmentosum proteome using two dimensional gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry

Siang-Yian Shim and Lay-Harn Gam

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.
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pg. 141 - 147
Protein Profiling of Bacillus thuringiensis Isolated from Agro-forest Soil in Bangladesh

Md. Fakruddin1, Nishat Sarker2, Monzur Morshed Ahmed1 and Rashed Noor2

1Industrial Microbiology Laboratory, Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST),Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2Department of Microbiology, Stamford University, Bangladesh.

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pg. 149 - 155
In vitro propagation of Wedelia trilobata (L.) using Phormidium subincrustatum extracts: A novel approach

M. Keerthiga1, S. P. Anand1, V. Nandagopalan1, A. Doss1 and S. R. Senthilkumar2

1PG & Research Department of Botany, National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli - 620 001, Tamil Nadu, South India.
2Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli - 620 002, Tamil Nadu, South India.

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Suppl pg. 1-30
Abstracts of the 19th MSMBB Scientific Meeting

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Anouncement

MSMBB TIKTOK VIDEO CHALLENGE 2022

 

 

THEME

“#MSMBBeverywhereSTEM”

 

Everywhere you look, hear and do, you see Science in everything, every day! How does it happen? How does it work? What makes it work?

Some of the questions that keep us pondering on everything that happened around us. How? fascinating if we know and understand the role of science, technology, engineering and mathematics revolve and support us on a daily basis. Let’s help us breakdown the real science behind everyday activities in our lives! Be it in the secret of fluffy omelette, or does cloud taste like marshmallows, or to even breaking down the string theory!

OBJECTIVE

To create public interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through social media platforms.

INTRODUCTION

STEM bridges the gap between society and scientific knowledge by not only designing and creating new things but also in providing solutions for everyday hurdles to provide a sustainable living environment. Social media platforms provide millions of subscribers that are either influencers or observers across gender, generation or location. By employing these approaches, STEM awareness can be empowered in a more approachable yet savvy manner.

DETAILS

●      The TikTok video competition is free and open for individual participation or groups up to four members.

●      Age limit is 18 years and above.

 

●      Each individual/team is expected to register by filling in the form (https://forms.gle/fDb1GEGyjYxKmyRE7) and shoot a one-minute video in English, through the TikTok application with an addition of MSMBB logo (at website) portrayed throughout the video and with the content being original and relevant to the theme given. The video will then need to be downloaded and submitted to the

MSMBB email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to be posted in the society’s Instagram, @msmbbofficial during the competition period. The submitted video should only be posted by MSMBB for this contest and should not be posted anywhere else by the participant/s.

  • There will be four winners for this challenge:

 

  • The top two videos with the most likes (public judges) on @msmbbofficial Instagram account during the competition will receive RM250 for each video
  • The top two with the most likes for content (professional judges) will receive RM500 for each video as well.
  • Each entry is entitled to win one (1) Prize

 

  • The submission is open until March 25th, 2022. The video will be posted @msmbbofficial from the 1st of April 2022 and the winner will be announced by the 15th of April 2022 on @msmbbofficial, email and the MSMBB

Disclaimer

All videos are copyright to their original owners and shared with the MSMBB to be posted in MSMBB websites, social medias and email circulations. All registered participants will be responsible of the content and individual participated in the submitted videos. MSMBB will not be held responsible in any of the issues above including copyright issues or minors featured in the submitted videos. Organizer’s decision on all matters relating to the Contest shall be final and binding and no further correspondence or attempt to dispute such decision would be entertained.

 

  


 

For more info, please visit

https://themsmbboffice.wixsite.com/4thicmbb2021

 


Announcing the winners of MSMBB EduSTEMX 2021

Congratulations!!!

 


 Announcing the winners of MSMBB TIKTOK CHALLENGE 2020

Congratulations!!!

 

 

 

 


 

Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB) best Scientist Awards

Two (2) awards of RM1,000 each to deserving individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the field of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology in Malaysia.

WHO CAN BE NOMINATED?

A candidate should have been a member of MSMBB for at least two years preceding his/her candidature.

MSMBB Young Scientist Award

Only members of ≤40 years old shall be eligible.

Distinguished Scientist Award 

Only members of > 40 years old shall be eligible.

WHO CAN MAKE NOMINATION?

Any member of the MSMBB shall be entitled to nominate a (ONE) candidate.

HOW TO NOMINATE?

The proposer of a candidate shall send the nomination to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

not later than 31st March annually, giving the following details:

  1. The full name and affiliation of the candidate.
  2. A support letter highlighting the achievements of the candidate.
  3. The candidate's curriculum vitae, which should include the academic achievements, professional appointments, other awards and contributions.

  


  

   
Dear MSMBB Member,

 
We are pleased to invite you to the MSMBB Webinar Series as follows:
 
Speaker: Senior Professor Dr. Manickam Ravichandran
               Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences, AIMST University
Topic: A Bacterial Vectored Vaccine Platform For Emerging Disease
  
Date: 26 November 2020, Thursday
Time: 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
Platform: Zoom (Link will be sent to registered participants)
 

Seats are limited. Register now at https://forms.gle/FgkZ2i19qxzSg2f36

 
This talk is open to all members and the general public. The closing date for registration is 23rd November 2020. 
Certificate of participation will be provided.

 

 


 

 

Dear MSMBB Member,

 
We are pleased to invite you to the MSMBB Webinar Series as follows:
 
Speaker: Professor Dr. Jennifer Ann Harikrishna
               Director, Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture, University of Malaya
Topic: Molecular Biology & Biotechnology For Climate Change: A Model Study in Banana
 
Date: 26 November 2020, Thursday
Time: 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
Platform: Zoom (link will be sent to registered participants)
 
Seats are limited. Register now at https://forms.gle/bJk2LyTCEd1wqLEBA
 
This talk is open to all members and the general public. The Closing date for registration is 23rd November 2020. 
Certificate of participation will be provided.

 

 

 


 
 msmbbofficial             msmbbmalaysia

 

  In the spirit of creating awareness and empowering communities through Science, MSMBB is proud to organise the MSMBB STEM “TIKTOK” VIDEO CHALLENGE. This
competition aims to create public interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through social media platforms. STEM bridges the gap between
society and scientific knowledge by not only designing and creating new things but also in providing solutions for everyday hurdles to provide a sustainable living
environment. Social media platforms provide millions of subscribers that are either influencers or observers across gender, generation or location. By employing these
approaches, STEM awareness can be empowered in a more approachable yet savvy manne
r.

a. The TIKTOK video competition is free and open for individual participation or groups up to four members.

b. Age limit is 18 years and above.

c. Each team is expected to shoot a one-minute video in English, through the TikTok application by using the MSMBB logo OR MSMBB backdrops (available in the MSMBB website) with the content being relevant to STEM. The video will then need to be downloaded and submitted via application form (https://forms.gle/UJMsUiyJWgpNWJfA9) to be posted on the society’s Instagram, @msmbbofficial.

d. There will be four winners for this challenge. The top two videos with the most likes and fulfils all technical requirements (public judges) on @msmbbofficial Instagram account during the competition will receive RM500 for each video and the top two with the most likes for content (private judges) will receive RM500 for each video as well. Each entry is entitled to win one (1) Prize only.

e. The competition is open until October 30th, 2020. The winner will be announced by the 15th of November 2020 on @msmbbofficial, email and the MSMBB website.

 

Use one of the MSMBB backdrop below

                                         

                               

 

 


 

Download application form here

 


 

 


 

 

Call for Proposals

The Malaysian Society of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB) EduSTEM Grant

The Malaysian Society of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB) is pleased to announce the opening of MSMBB EduSTEM Grant from 1st August 2019 - 30th September 2019. The EduSTEM grant is seeking to support projects working with STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education, and to fund activities which are aligned with several UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as to improve the quality of education, life, health, and well-being. A grant of up to RM5,000 is available to be applied by MSMBB members.

 


 

 

Visit

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIOCHEMISTRY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (ICBMBB 2018)


INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (ICMBB 2016)

Normal Registration & Call For Poster Abstracts Still Open Until 5 March 2016!

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE!

 

CONFERENCE TITLE

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (ICMBB) in conjunction with THE 23rd MSMBB SCIENTIFIC MEETING

THEME

New Vistas in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: Insights into Life on a Small Planet

DATE

9-11 March 2016 (2.5 days)

VENUE

Connexion@Nexus, Bangsar South City, No. 7, Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ORGANIZER

logomsmbbs logoNAISTs

Invitation Note :
Global population growth in the 21st century and earth's limited natural resources present great challenges to all of humanity. This Conference which is co-organised by MSMBB and NAIST, aims to highlight advances in fundamental and applied biological research that may provide answers to a sustainable future. ICMBB will cover advances in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology in Agriculture, Environment & Microbiology, Medicine and Industry.

How to Get There : (http://connexion.bangsarsouth.com/location/)

Call for Abstracts

The Organising Committee invites submission of abstracts of original current work for oral and poster presentations. Note that oral presentations are open to Principal Investigators and PhD students only. Presenters are invited to submit abstracts not exceeding 200 words in Calibri font size 10. Every abstract will be reviewed and the Presenting Author specified on the abstract submission form will be notified by email if the abstract has been accepted or rejected for oral or poster presentation. Please indicate your preference for oral or poster presentation in the registration form. Only one oral presentation is allowed per registered participant.Please submit your abstract in English, prepared as described in the Abstract Submission Form, by 31 January 2016 for review and inclusion in the Conference.

For the abstract submission form, please click here.

Presentations : Oral and Poster (in English)

Key Dates :

1. Abstract & registration deadline: 31 January 2016
2. Acceptance notification: 15 February 2016c

Contact Information :

1. Email address for abstract submission :
ICMBB MSMBB
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2. For enquiries:
Address: Division of Genetics & Molecular Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Email: ICMBB MSMBB <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

Instruction for SPEAKERS

Instructions for poster presenters :

  • 1. Posters must be prepared in A1 size [610 mm/24 in (w) x 914 mm/36 in (L)]
  • 2. The presenting author must be present during poster viewing sessions

Register ONLINE here!

Registration Fees:

1. Student: RM 550.00
2. Member: RM 650.00
3. Non-Member: RM 750.00
4. International: USD $250.00

Registration Includes:

1. Attendance at all conference and poster sessions
2. Conference materials and bag
3. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
4. Conference Dinner (9 March 2016, Wednesday)

For Payment Details, please click here.

Full payment should be received by the Secretariat no later than 31 January 2016.

For further enquiries and information, kindly visit our website at http://www.msmbb.org.my/ or contact ICMBB MSMBB <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

Cancellation of Registration:
Cancellations must be delivered in writing to the Conference Secretariat at least 60 days prior to the conference date. Cancellations within 60 days of the conference date are non-refundable but substitute delegates are allowed with prior written notification to the Conference Secretariat.

 

Membership Subscription

  

Membership Benefits

Invitations for MSMBB activities

Members will receive invitations and notifications for all activities organized or supported by MSMBB, such as conferences, workshops, seminars, grants

Discount rates for MSMBB conferences and exclusive merchandise

Members can enjoy discount rates for registration fees of conferences, workshops and seminars organized by MSMBB, as well as discount prices for MSMBB exclusive merchandise

Discounted APJMBB page charges

Members can enjoy discounted page charges when publishing with the MSMBB’s flagship journal - the Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology (APJMBB)

Eligibility for MSMBB grants and awards

 

Members are eligible to apply for MSMBB grants and awards. Selected membership categories and additional eligibility criteria may be applicable

 

 

Membership Categories 

 

STUDENT

Fee: RM10 per year

 

Open to anyone reading for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a university or college. Every application must be accompanied by proof of the student's status. Student Members receive all membership benefits but do not have voting rights and cannot hold office. Membership is valid for one year only with a fee of RM10.00 and is renewable subject to confirmation of the studentship status.

 

ORDINARY

Fee:

RM40 per year (Malaysian)

USD50 per year
(International)

 

Open to anyone with an active academic or professional or non-professional interest in molecular biology, cellular biology and biotechnology. Ordinary Members receive all membership benefits, have voting rights and can hold office.

*New Malaysian ordinary members are subjected to an additional registration fee of RM20 (Total: RM60). This additional fee is not applicable for existing Malaysian ordinary members who opt to renew their membership for a subsequent year. This additional fee is also not applicable to International members.

**International membership is open to anyone affiliated to institutions outside of Malaysia.

 

LIFE

Fee: RM400

 

Open to anyone with an active academic or professional or non-professional interest in molecular biology, cellular biology and biotechnology. Life Members receive all membership benefits, have voting rights and can hold office. Membership is for the lifetime of the member with a fee of RM400.00 in lieu of the annual subscription fee.

*New life members are subjected to an additional registration fee of RM20 (Total: RM420). This additional fee is not applicable for existing student/ ordinary members who opt to upgrade to a life membership.

 

CORPORATE

Fee: RM500 per year

 

Open to any organization or commercial company interested in the objectives and advancement of the goals of the Society. A corporate member serves as a sustaining sponsor for the Society and acknowledged in all publications and functions of the Society. Corporate Members receive all membership benefits but do not have voting rights. Up to two (2) nominated individuals from a corporate member can hold office. Membership is renewable annually with a fee of RM500.00.

*New corporate members are subjected to an additional registration fee of RM20 (Total: RM520). This additional fee is not applicable for existing corporate members who opt to renew their membership.

 

HONORARY

 

 

Distinguished scientists who have rendered conspicuous service to the Society or who are eminent in the field of molecular biology, cellular biology, and biotechnology are eligible for appointment as an Honorary Member of the Society. Honorary Membership must be nominated by three Ordinary Members and be elected by a two-thirds majority of members. Honorary Members receive all membership benefits for the lifetime of the member with no subscription fee but do not have voting rights and cannot hold office.

 

 


Membership Forms

 

To apply for membership, please visit HERE


Mode of Payment

 

Please choose from the following payment methods. Payment in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) must accompany application.

 

1. CHEQUE/BANK DRAFT

Applicants must remit in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) by cheque or bank draft crossed ‘A/C Payee Only’ payable to "Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology" through a Malaysian bank located within Malaysia.

 

2. DIRECT BANK TRANSFER (PLEASE ATTACH COPY OF PROOF OF PAYMENT):

  • Payee: Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  • Payee’s Address: Institute of Biological Sciences (Genetics), Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Account Number: 8001288706
  • Bank name: CIMB BANK BERHAD (Branch name: KL Gateway)
  • Bank Address:

    CIMB KL Gateway Mall,
    LG-02, Kerinchi, 
    59200 Kuala Lumpur,
    Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

  • Bank Swift Code: CIBBMYKL
  • Transaction Receipt:

    Upon payment, kindly e-mail us a copy of the transaction receipt as proof of payment to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    Receipt for your payment will only be issued the following month, after transaction verification.

 

 

NOTE:

  1. Ordinary / Student Membership is effective for the 12-month period from January through December. All memberships automatically expire on 31st December unless renewed for the following year. Membership cannot be cancelled once dues are paid.
  2. Applicants who subscribe to Ordinary / Student Membership from 1st November onwards will have their membership effective from the day of application until 31st December the following year.

 

 


 

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