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
Slow Seahorses Evolve Unexpectedly Quickly
The secret to the seahorse’s unique features lie in its rapidly evolving genome, researchers say.
MapZ Is The Bacteria’s ‘Rudder’
In single cell experiments, the protein MapZ has been shown to control the rotation of bacteria in response to chemical gradients.
Herbal Drug Proves Effective Against AML
A drug from a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine could help leukemia patients who are resistant to existing treatment.
2016 Nobel Prize In Medicine Awarded to Yoshinori Ohsumi
Professor Ohsumi has been recognized for his role in the discovery of autophagy, a cellular self-renewal process.
5 Steps To Prevent Zika Virus Infection
Here are five practical steps you can take to protect yourself and your family members against Zika infections.
Meet China’s First Biotech Unicorn
Why did Wang Jun, CEO of one of the world’s largest DNA sequencing companies, leave to join an artificial intelligence startup? Simple: to start something even more ambitious.
Editor’s Note – July 2016 Print Magazine
In our July 2016 print magazine on data-driven medicine, we interview Wang Jun, the founder of iCarbonX, China’s first biotech unicorn.
The Meaning Of Life? 473
Answering the question of what is the minimum number of genes required for life has turned out to be a lot more complicated than expected.