Tan Eng King – Asian Scientist Magazine

In the Lab

Students Help Build Synthetic Yeast Chromosome

These synthetic yeast chromosomes bring scientists one step closer to creating artificial life.

In the Lab

Yellow Cabs Get Into Fewer Accidents Than Blue Ones

Painting all taxis in Singapore yellow could help save US$1.4 million a year, scientists estimate.

In the Lab

A Safer Shade Of Black

Polydopamine, a black substance structurally similar to melanin, could be a safer alternative to conventional chemical hair dyes.

In the Lab

Shape-Shifting Nanorobots Made With DNA And Protein

Researchers have built a cell-sized molecular robot that can change its shape in response to a DNA signal.

In the Lab

The Evolving Poetry Of Japanese Color Names

The Japanese words for green and blue are influenced by classical poetry but have also evolved over time.

Calling For Asia’s Best Science Communicators

The Asian Scientist Writing Prize returns this year to turn a spotlight on the region's best and brightest science writers.

In the Lab

Stem Cells Used For Personalized Liver Drug Screening

Testing cancer drugs on liver cells made from the stem cells of patients could help reduce the incidence of adverse drug responses, researchers say.

In the Lab

A Mathematical Approach To Virus Classification

New research supports a structure-based classification system for viruses which could help in the identification and treatment of emerging viruses like Zika.

Press Release

Seeking Asia’s Best Science Writers

The Asian Scientist Writing Prize invites Asia's best science writers to try their hand at communicating science to the masses.

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