Lee Ying Ying
ABOUT
Ying Ying completed her PhD in neurobiology at the University of Basel, where she studied the role of bone morphogenetic protein in structural plasticity of neurons.
Stories by Lee Ying Ying
Pathway Commensals Use To Maintain Intestinal Barrier Discovered
Good bacteria in the gut can positively influence intestinal cells to secrete the right contents into the intestines to maintain a healthy gut.
Voltaglue: An Electrifying Solution To A Sticky Problem
A glue that can harden in wet conditions when a voltage is applied to it could be used in surgeries or underwater metal repair work.
Asian Scientist Writing Prize 2015: Meet The Winners
What does it take to be a good science writer? Hear from the winners of the inaugural Asian Scientist Writing Prize!
Should Glaucoma Patients Get Rid Of Their Cats? Not So Fast
Troubled by a recent study linking cats to glaucoma? Don't panic, ophthalmologists say.
How Stem Cells Exit From Pluripotency
Using a genome-wide screening approach, scientists from Singapore identified novel regulators of human stem cells differentiation.
How Water Striders’ Hairy Legs Repel Water
Condensation and self-removal of water from water strider legs allows them to effortlessly glide over water surfaces.
Stretchable Loudspeakers Developed
Engineers have created a stretchable acoustic device that functions as loudspeaker, microphone and recording device.
Gene For Better Rice Found
Scientists have found a gene that regulates rice quality, making it possible to breed high quality rice without a compromise in yield.
Fight-Or-Flight Reflex Circuit Uncovered In Mice
Using optogenetics and neural tracing methods, scientists mapped the fight-or-flight reflex circuit in the brains of mice.