Tang Yew Chung
ABOUT
Yew Chung is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore.
Stories by Tang Yew Chung
Genomic Insights May Explain How Falcons Evolved To Become Birds Of Prey
Researchers have published the first analysis of falcon genomes, providing insights into the evolution of predatory adaptations in falcons.
Fish Can Sniff Out Same-Sized Shoal Mates
Researchers have discovered that fish are able to use chemical cues to find other fish of the same size as themselves, forming shoals of same-sized fish.
Pigeon Genome Decoded: Gene Mutation Linked To Fancy Hairdo
Researchers have identified a gene that is responsible for the fancy head crests of rock pigeons.
Growing More Oil Palm For Biofuels May Accelerate Climate Change
Growing oil palm to make 'green' biofuels in Southeast Asia could be accelerating the effects of climate change, say scientists.
Scientists’ Discovery May Lead To Laser-Cooled Refrigerators
Scientists from Singapore have demonstrated for the first time that semiconductors can be cooled using laser pulses.
Chickpea Genome Map May Help Farmers Improve Yields
An international team of scientists has mapped the genome of chickpea, the second most widely grown legume crop after soybean.
Scientists Discover How Editing Of RNA Leads To Cancer
A process that edits the genetic instructions for manufacturing proteins has been implicated in cancer for the first time.
Genetic Risk Factor For Deadly Parasitic Disease Raises Hopes Of Vaccine
Scientists have uncovered a major genetic risk factor for visceral leishmaniasis which is caused by the Leishmania parasite.
Bats’ Immunity Against Deadly Viruses Linked To Their Ability To Fly
The evolution of flight in bats may have contributed to the development of a highly effective immune system, allowing bats to harbor some of the world’s deadliest viruses such as Ebola and SARS.