Psychologists define the ‘dark core of personality’

Egoism, Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, sadism, spitefulness are all traits that stand for the malevolent dark sides…

Compound improves social interaction in autism mouse model

Children with autism often find social interactions awkward, leaving them isolated. Now scientists report that they…

Strategic plan to address tuberculosis research

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide, killing roughly 1.6 million people in…

‘Paintable’ chemotherapy shrinks skin tumors in mice

Skin acts as the first line of defense against pathogens and other harmful material from outside…

Protecting probiotics from the stomach

The small intestine is a hotbed of microbial activity and a target of probiotic treatments for…

Smartphone system to test for lead in water

Researchers have created an inexpensive system using a smartphone and a lens made with an inkjet…

Milk protein shown to alleviate chemotherapy side effects

Chemotherapy can wreak havoc on the taste buds and olfactory senses, depriving recipients of the intricate…

Invasive snakes ‘hitchhiking’ on planes

Scientists have discovered why brown tree snakes have become one of the most successful invasive species.…

To be or not to be a white blood cell, that is the question

Japanese scientists have revealed a biological 'switch' that influences whether an immature blood cell would develop…

How to win friends online: It’s not which groups you join, but how many

The chances that people will form new friendships primarily depends on the number rather than the…