David Tan

ABOUT

David Tan is a post-doctoral researcher at the A*STAR Institute of Medical Biology, Singapore. David received a PhD in stem cell biology from the University of Cambridge, UK.

Stories by David Tan


One Step Closer To A Blood Test For Alzheimer’s

Scientists have discovered blood markers that could be used for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Nonsense Of Biofuels: Thoughts From A Nobel Prize Winner

Prof. Hartmut Michel calls for resources used in biofuel production to be used instead to harvest solar energy with photovoltaic cells.

Will Green Tea Help You Lose Weight?

Evidence shows that green tea extract in tandem with an additional compound could be effective for body weight control and type 2 diabetes.

Scientists Tailor Make Anti-Cancer Agent

Scientists have tailor-made a new chemical compound that blocks a key cancer protein.

Why Do Babies Calm Down When They Are Carried?

Researchers show that human babies and mouse pups alike automatically and deeply relax when they are carried.

Clones Of Clones Can Make Clones, Say Scientists

Scientists in Japan report that mice can be cloned successively for at least 25 generations.

Meditation Allows Brain To Control Body Temperature, Say Scientists

Scientists report that the meditating brain can control core body temperature, a finding that could help in boosting immunity to fight infectious diseases or immunodeficiency.

Watching Evolution In Real-Time

Scientists have developed a method to study the evolution of microbes and cancer cells by detecting mutations as they happen.

Switching On Wound Healing

Scientists have identified a molecular "switch" that controls the migration of skin cells necessary for wounds to close and heal.