Rebecca Tan
ABOUT
Rebecca did her PhD at the National University of Singapore where she studied how macrophages integrate multiple signals from the toll-like receptor system. She was formerly the editor-in-chief of Asian Scientist Magazine.
Stories by Rebecca Tan
Scientists, Mind Your Ethos
What on earth is ethos and why is it important for scientists? Two papers in PNAS shed some light.
Balancing Healthcare Innovation & Cost
New medical technologies could benefit patients, but adoption should always be tempered by cost concerns, said Dr. Ruben Flores at Medical Fair Asia 2014.
What A Difference A Neutron Makes
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that modified hydrogen bonding is sufficient to switch solid-state electronic properties.
LED Lights Win Japanese Scientists 2014 Physics Nobel
Three Japanese Scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2014 for their contributions to the development of blue LED lights.
Autoimmunity’s Perfect Storm: B Cells, NKT Cells & Lipids
B cells do more than produce antibodies; they also play a role in autoimmunity by hyper-activating NKT cells.
Indian Teenager Wins Google Science Fair’s Voters Choice Award
India's Arsh Dilbagi has won the popular vote for his augmentative and alternative communication device, Talk.
Immunologists Awarded Inaugural Tang Prize
Professors Tasuku Honjo and James P. Allison share the inaugural Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Asia's Nobel Prize equivalent.
Working Too Long Is Bad For Your Heart
A study of over 8,000 Korean workers shows that working long hours can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
Innate Cooperation Can Kill Tumors
Scientists have found that the innate immune system also participates in the killing of tumor cells.