Lee Yee Ling
ABOUT
Yee Ling is a science writer and academic editor who writes about how research and discovery expand our understanding of the life sciences.
Stories by Lee Yee Ling
The Secret Light Compass Inside A Fish’s Brain
Zebrafish integrate light signals from the eyes and pineal organ to guide vertical movement in response to changes in light wavelength.
Bees Break Their Own Rules: Why Popular Flowers Beat Pretty Ones
Social information can override bumblebees’ innate colour preferences, reshaping how flowers compete for pollinators.
How The Brain Shuts Down Motivation In Difficult Situations
Scientists have uncovered a neural “brake” that stops us from acting when tasks feel unpleasant.
Scientists Uncover The Hidden Mechanism That Lets Sperm Swim
A protein scaffold inside centrioles stabilises the base of the sperm tail, revealing why defects in this structure can lead to male infertility.
Rewiring Sweetness: How The Brain Learns To Taste Better
Researchers reveal that taste sensitivity is a trainable skill, with potential applications in treating age-related appetite loss and taste disorders.
Depression May Be An Immune Disorder As Much As A Mental One
Scientists have found that an overactive immune system may underlie a common but difficult-to-diagnose form of depression.
Why Your Brain Feels Losses More Deeply Than Wins
Researchers identified a small group of neurons in the mouse brain that decides when a loss changes an animal’s place in the social hierarchy.
Eye Blinks Reveal How The Brain Tracks Musical Rhythm
A subtle eye movement shows how attention determines whether sound translates into bodily timing.
How Asian Elephants Decide You’re Worth Talking To
Body and face orientation both matter when elephants decide it’s worth communicating.