Eukariotic DNA transcription and Protein Synthesis Anim

This is an excellent video which gives an overview of transcription and translation in eukaryotes.

Overall view of DNA transcription Animation

DNA Transcription Made Simple Animation

DNA transcription Quiz

Try this quiz on DNA transcription.

Study in Groups - Benefit

Please watch the following video entitled "Battle at Kruger". Imagine that you are a pack of wild buffaloes, chilling out by the water(trying to score a good grade in Molecular and Cellular Biology). But you are being hunted by pride of hungry lions (your lecturer-me) who would like nothing better to make a quick snack of the weakest one of you. After crouching in the brush, they suddenly pounce (pop quiz) and grab a hold of the smallest one of you (the student with the highest course load and the weakest).
Two things can happen at this point: Either the rest of the pack of wildebeest will cut their losses and try to save themselves or they can go back and heroically battle the lions to save their fallen colleague. I am not going to ruin the video if you have not already viewed it, but I think you already know what happens.
Tips:
Studying in packs presents a number of benefits other than just altruistically helping a lesser student:
1. Studies have shown over and over that studying in groups directly leads to higher grades of all involved.
2. Studying in groups is generally more enjoyable for people, which leads to more time spent on the subject.
3. If you are weaker in one area of the course, you have the opportunity to have a peer explain it to you. Many students are more likely to understand a peer’s explanation over a stuffy professor’s (like me).
4. If you are stronger in one area of the course, you will strengthen your overall understanding of molecular biology by teaching it to someone else.

Of course, when you are choosing study partners on the Serengeti, you need to be very careful to stay away from the jackals. These are the students that are more parasite than human and will just leach off of your talents. They are more succubus than man and will not help you much. Finding ideal study partners that are interested in a good grade and are willing to put in the time necessary to achieve a good grade in the course is an informal way of doing things but there is a little problem. You have to help those who do not excel like you but how??
I will start by forming groups at random for you and you can do a peer group evaluation after each group discussion. Identify the strong ones from the weak ones. Then try to improve the group's performance with consecutive discussions.. All the best!!! Give your comments

Farewell Barbeque 21-05-2008

The barbeque was held for staff leaving for their study leave. Adios my friends! Good Luck to you guys. Semoga berjaya

Breast Cancer Video

Cell membrane structure and components (anim)

This elaborate animation details out the structure of the cell membrane and its components as well as its diversity. It even shows the different type of membrane proteins and their specific function in transporting molecules. I hope it will help increase your understanding of cytoplasmic membrane.

Amino Acids and Proteins (anim)

DNA Replication (anim)

Cell function Oveview Animation

Membrane Transport (anim) -click here

This is another must see. Perhaps you will understand more about transport across membrane when you see this.

The Cell Structure Animation

The link provide you information on eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. There is a pop-quiz which you can try. Enjoy!

Journey into DNA (anim)

The Cell Membrane (anim) -Click here!

The cell membrane (animation).

Structure of DNA

This is a beautiful animated structure of DNA. Please take a peek!

Gratitute

Something worth sharing with my viewers. Be thankful with what you have.

I still know who she is.......(click here)

I am sharing this ppt with my viewers. I hope it'll touch your heart and soul as it did mine. Give your comments......

The New FBB Building - Our Pride and Joy!

The FBB building will be in construction middle of December, 2008. It will take on a totally different brand and concept. The FBB building will optimize on the usage of space and incorporates elements like interactive space, open lab concept, shared facilities and lab space etc. One of the most attractive areas is the atrium where this is a meeting point for students and an area which allows students to interact and hold discussions in between classes. We also include corridor spaces and balconies for interaction and a wi-fied cafeteria which spills into a courtyard for students' convenience. Security and safety are crucial where the number of entrances and exits are minimized and controlled especially after hours. Thanks Kumpulan Arkitek!

Rusdi and Sharon's Wedding Slideshow -click here!

Ayat-Ayat Cinta

Lyrics
♥Desir pasir di padang tandus
♥Segersang pemikiran hati
♥Terkisah ku di antara
♥Cinta yang rumit

♥Bila keyakinan ku datang
♥Kasih bukan sekadar cinta
♥Pengorbanan cinta yang agung
♥Ku pertaruhkan

♥Maafkan bila ku tak sempurna
♥Cinta ini tak mungkin ku cegah
♥Ayat-ayat cinta bercerita
♥Cinta ku padamu

♥Bila bahagia mulai menyentuh
♥Seakan ku bisa hidup lebih lama
♥Namun harus ku tinggalkan cinta
♥Ketika ku bersujud

Karim Pilah- A MUST SEE!

PLease comment!

Aidil Adha with PERNIM Charity Drive Committee

Today is the 8th December,2008. I invited about 20 undergrads and two post-grads Shankar and Balan for lunch. The students had a good time, I think. I have to thank them for running the program and for staying back even on EidulAdha. Hopefully tomorrow's program will run smoothly!! All the best guys........

Doa Memohon Taubat

Maksudnya:
Aku minta ampun daripada Allah yang tidak ada Tuhan yang berhak disembah selain daripadaNya, yang hidup dan yang menguruskan makhlukNya dan aku bertaubat kepadaNya.

Rusdi and Sharon's Wedding

I had the opportunity to attend the wedding of Rusdi Ramli the actor, son of Norlia Ghani to Sharon Ann Paul, a music composer on the 16th of November, 2008 at Shah Alam. The gathering of about 260 friends and relatives was done in a simple but elegant setting. Though it rained really hard hours before the ceremony, it stopped raining by 8.00pm, alhamdulillah. Rusdi and Sharon was united in an akad nikah ceremony followed by a reception. Datin Seri Siti Norhaliza and Datok K were also present. Sharifah Shahirah (Sheera) and Zaibo were hosts for the night. Among the artistes present were Datin Maria Arshad, Datuk Aziz Satar and wife, Ning Baizura and husband, Hamid Gurkha, Datin Nina Juren and husband, Adibah Nor, Nash, Kavita Kaur, Maya Karin, Bob of AF fame and the list goes on. Bob, Nash, Adibah Nor, Ning Baizura and Datin Seri Siti Norhaliza entertained the guests present at the reception.

The Star : Thursday December 4, 2008

UTM seals exchange pact with British varsity

By BEH YUEN HUI

JOHOR BARU: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) students will get a chance to experience campus life at a British university through a student exchange programme. The programme will enable them to study at the University of Kent for one to three years.“It is a good way for our students to experience the life and culture of an overseas university.“We will sending the first batch of students in 2010,’’ said Prof Dr Noor Aini Abdul Rashid, UTM’s dean of the Biosciences and Bioengineering Faculty. She said the programme would kick off with undergraduates from the faculty.

Dr Noor Aini, representing UTM, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the programme with Prof Alex Hughes of the University of Kent at a ceremony here recently. She said the programme was an effort to enhance collaboration between the two universities.

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Pernim Charity Show by FBB - click here to view ppt

The Faculty of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, is organizing its first ever fund raising for PERNIM, an NGO, which is in need of monetary support. Its founder Hjh. Norlina Alawi is on a road show and will be visiting UTM from the 9th to 10th December, 2008 with her 50 kids and 30 caretakers. PERNIM has been caring for children between the age of 3-17 who are deprived, abandoned, orphaned and/or AIDS/HIV victims. In support of Norlina's effort, the faculty is holding a charity dinner show with the help of students and staff of the faculty and chancellory office as part of UTM's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The program will receive a coverage by RTM and Haliza Misbun will be the Master of Ceremony for the event. The faculty has been receiving donations from corporate bodies, companies and individuals. As dean of the faculty, I would like to thank all those involved in organizing the event and those who has kindly donated towards a worthy cause.