International students’ concept of ‘home’ shapes post-graduation plans

How international university students think about home significantly influences their migration plans upon graduation, according to…

HIV hijacks common cells to spread infection

Scientists have discovered that a common type of cell within the human reproductive and intestinal tracts…

Pizza, burgers and the like: A single high-fat meal can damage the metabolism

The global proliferation of overweight and obese people and people with type 2 diabetes is often…

When your eyes override your ears: New insights into the McGurk effect

Seeing is not always believing -- visual speech (mouth movements) mismatched with auditory speech (sounds) can…

DEET and PMD spray-on repellents most effective at repelling mosquitoes

In a crowded marketplace of products advertised to repel mosquitoes, consumers are wise to trust spray-on…

Scientists create novel model that shows progression from normal blood cells to leukemia

Researchers have created a novel model that shows the step-by-step progression from normal blood cells to…

Underwater seagrass beds dial back polluted seawater

Seagrass meadows -- bountiful underwater gardens that nestle close to shore and are the most common…

Rainbow dyes add greater precision to fight against ‘superbugs’

A study reveals the operation of the biochemical clockwork that drives cellular division in bacteria in…

Moths’ sweet way of compensating for lack of antioxidants

Animals that feed almost solely on nectar, which doesn't produce protective antioxidants, are still able to…

Preferential trade agreements enhance global trade at the expense of its resilience

The global commodity trade is a complex system where its network structure, which may arise from…