Tang Yew Chung

ABOUT

Yew Chung is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore.

Stories by Tang Yew Chung


The Secret Life Of ‘Tweeting’ Tumors

Researchers have discovered how brain tumors communicate with other cells using the biological equivalent of “tweeting”.

Scientists Visualize Bacteria’s Traffic Management System

Scientists have visualized how bacteria co-ordinate movement and form intricate networks of interconnected trails, much like furrows in a field, while spreading on a surface.

Monsoon Rainfall In India To Become More Variable With Climate Change

Scientists have predicted that day-to-day rainfall in India might become much more variable during the monsoon season due to climate change.
Dr Sharon Lim (left), first author of the study published in PNAS, with Prof Ong Sin Tiong, principal investigator.

New Drug Target Identified For Treating Deadly Form Of Leukemia

A research team in Singapore has identified a promising drug target for the treatment of patients with terminal-stage chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

Scientists Identify Novel Genetic Markers For Lou Gehrig’s Disease In Han Chinese

Scientists have identified two novel genetic variants associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in the Han Chinese population.

Kiwi Duets Are Sung In Perfect Harmony

A group of researchers in New Zealand have discovered that kiwis produce calls in harmony with each other by using a previously unknown form of vocal cooperation.

Turtle Shells Evolved By Recruiting Genes Involved In Limb Development

An international team of scientists has analyzed the genomes of two turtle species, shedding light on how the turtle’s shell may have evolved.

New Genes That Influence Height And Weight Identified

An international team of researchers has identified 11 new genes associated with human body measurements like height and weight.

Dozens Of New Genetic Markers For Cancer Risk Identified But Thousands More Remain

A large international study has identified more than 80 genetic markers for cancer risk, but researchers suggest that this is just the tip of the iceberg.