Researchers at Hokkaido University studied 56 japonica rice cultivars from across Japan and discovered that they contain unique beneficial fats.

Australian researchers have uncovered how the human immune system fights Plasmodium vivax, paving the way for the first effective vaccine against the most widespread form of malaria.

Aligned with priorities in Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review to strengthen AI literacy and workforce readiness — and reflecting the recent Budget emphasis on building AI capabilities across sectors — the programme prepares nurses to lead in an increasingly digital and AI-enabled healthcare landscape.

Plastic products are ubiquitous in our food supply chain, shedding microplastics into every part of the human ecosystem. As they degrade, microplastics break down into even smaller fragments called nanoplastics — tiny particles that can affect biological molecules in ways not fully understood. In a new study, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examined what happens when nanoplastics interact with Salmonella, potentially affecting food safety and human health.

People experiencing homelessness often live with chronic illness, mental health conditions and substance use disorders, while facing significant barriers to accessing and managing health care. With a new five-year, $1 million federal grant, the University of Oklahoma is addressing this challenge by launching a Street Medicine and Advocacy Pathway at the OU College of Medicine to train medical residents in delivering compassionate, comprehensive care to this vulnerable population.