Lee Yee Ling

A newly identified population of connective tissue cells helps hollow developing bones before handing off the task to marrow stromal cells that maintain the growing cavity.

NUS researchers have cracked two of the biggest obstacles in engineering microbes for industry: speed and reliability — using a bacteria-killing virus as their secret weapon.

The finding could improve medical imaging, chemical sensing, and research conducted under extreme conditions.

Ceria nanoparticles switch between surface oxygen capture and internal oxygen transfer depending on size, offering a new lever for designing catalysts tailored to specific reaction conditions.

Zebrafish integrate light signals from the eyes and pineal organ to guide vertical movement in response to changes in light wavelength.

Social information can override bumblebees’ innate colour preferences, reshaping how flowers compete for pollinators.

Scientists have uncovered a neural “brake” that stops us from acting when tasks feel unpleasant.

A protein scaffold inside centrioles stabilises the base of the sperm tail, revealing why defects in this structure can lead to male infertility.

Researchers reveal that taste sensitivity is a trainable skill, with potential applications in treating age-related appetite loss and taste disorders.