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
A Steady Hand At The Helm
When Singapore was struggling with the SARS outbreak in 2003, ex-director of medical services Tan Chorh Chuan had to make some difficult—but necessary—decisions.
Growing Calls For Academia Sinica’s President Wong Chi-Huey To Resign
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has called for the resignation of Academia Sinica's President Wong Chi-Huey over his daughter's sale of shares in OBI Pharma, a Taiwanese biotech company.
Digesting DNA To Save Limbs From Snakebite
Treating mice with a DNA-digesting enzyme after a snakebite could prevent the destruction of tissue caused by saw-scaled viper venom.
Asian Institutions Continue Climb Up Nature’s Publishing Index (VIDEO)
China, Japan and South Korea are the top three countries on the 2016 Nature Index, a ranking based on the scientific output of over 60,000 research articles.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Professor Surendra Shastri
Cervical cancer is a growing problem in India, but a simple vinegar test could help turn the tides, says Professor Surendra Shastri of the Tata Memorial Hospital.
Why Does IVF Produce More Baby Boys?
Though largely safe and well accepted, the IVF procedure causes defects in X chromosome inactivation which result in fewer girls being born.
Medtech Looks East: Interview With APACMed CEO Fredrik Nyberg
Innovation in medical technology is shifting to Asia, says Mr. Fredrik Nyberg, CEO of APACMed.
Penguin Feathers Inspire Ice-Proof Material
By mimicking the hierarchical microstructure of penguin feathers, researchers have developed an ice-proof insulating material.
Too Much Salt Can Harm Fetal Liver
As bad as a diet high in salt can be for adults, it could be even worse for babies still developing in the womb.