Tan Eng King – Asian Scientist Magazine

Science By The 99 Percent

Crowdsourced research might be a democratic way to engage the public in scientific issues and provide researchers with much needed resources.

Health

Marker For Aggressive Breast Cancer Identified

The gene RASAL2 could help identify triple negative breast cancers and inform treatment options for the aggressive disease.

In the Lab

Perfecting Gene Editing For DMD On iPS Cells

By combining iPS and gene editing technology, correcting the mutation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients has been made more precise.

Columns

Stress And The City

Stress manifests itself in physical symptoms more often than we would like.

In the Lab

Images Of Transparent Mice

The ability to see through the normally colored tissue of mice gives scientists unprecedented insight into the inner workings of the body.

In the Lab

The Role Of T_H-GM Cells In Multiple Sclerosis

A study in mice shows that targeting the IL-7-STAT5 pathway could be a promising way to treat autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Academia

New Science Degrees From La Trobe & PSB Academy

Australia’s La Trobe University will partner Singapore's PSB Academy to offer three Bachelor science degrees starting in September 2015.

In the Lab

Cheaply Printing Flexible Electronics

NTU researchers have developed a cheap method to print flexible electronics, making the mass production of disposable electronics possible.

The Future Of Food

Technological advancements may have saved us once during the Green Revolution, but will they be able to deal with the food challenges of tomorrow? Sim Shuzhen investigates.

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