Proteins are essential parts of any life form including humans.  Proteins facilitate the most important cell process known as metabolism, a set of chemical reactions that sustain and maintain the body. 

A multifunctional exercise equipment designed for the physically challenged and the elderly along with other local inventions and products are on display at the lobby of the Technology Application and Promotion Institute at the Department of Science and Technology complex in Bicutan, Taguig. 

The Department of Science and Technology is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year around the theme “Making Science Work for You” and has lined up a series of activities until June 2008.

The Philippine National Committee for the International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences (IATSS) Forum is now accepting applications for the 45th and 46th IATSS Forums to be held in Suzuka, Japan from April to June and September to November 2009.

The Department of Science and Technology has a new pet called TACIS.  It is DOST’s first integrated client-centered information system.  The Commission on Information and Communication Technology’s e-Government Fund funded its development. 

The National Research Council of the Philippines, a collegial body under the Department of Science and Technology will conferred the 2007 Research Achievement Awards to 11 Filipino scientists on its 75th General Membership Assembly March 12 at the Manila Hotel. 

Seven Filipino scientists noted for their works internationally paid a courtesy call to DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro and Asst. Secretary Ma. Lourdes P. Orijola January 10 at DOST head office in Bicutan. A press briefing followed where the eminent scientists, recipients of DOST’s Program Balik-Scientist Program provided glimpses of their expertise. 

Calendar of Activities for the DOST Golden Anniversary, 2008 ASEAN and National S&T Week, 2008 ASEAN S&T Meetings.