PH, US science fellow explore possible collab on ASF diagnostics
The Philippines, through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and a US Embassy science fellow are exploring a possible partnership on African swine fever (ASF) diagnostics.
"The possible areas of collaboration aim to help the government strengthen its efforts to reduce the impact of ASF on farmers, consumers, and the economy," DOST Assistant Secretary Leah Buendia said in an interview.
From DOST, skin care with a touch of ‘Tahong’
Tired of “tahong” for lunch or dinner?
Researchers from the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will have you know that those mussels are good not only as food but also for skin care.
In a study titled “Extraction and Utilization of Mussel Glycogen,” the researchers from UPV and the DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) used food-grade mussel glycogen extracts to develop cosmetic products like cream, ointment and soap.
DOST notes increase in research, development funding in Mindanao
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary for Research and Development Rowena Guevara said there has been an increase in funding for research and development projects in Mindanao.
“Nong dumating kami ng 2016, 75 to 80 percent ng R&D napupunta po sa NCR (National Capital Region), Calabarzon, at tyaka Central Luzon funding... Dati ang budget ng 14 other regions ay mga 15 to 20 percent lang, dito sa Nicer(Niche Centers in the Regions) ang budget ng other regions is 70 percent [including Mindanao], ang laki ng share niyo,” Guevara said in an interview during the S4CP Summit Mindanao Cluster on May 27, 2022.
