Research in the News

Maternal microbiota transplant may help restore key gut microorganisms, Rutgers study finds

Exposure to antibiotics in utero or after birth could lead to brain disorders in later childhood

A Rutgers study finds vaccine campaigns in Black and Latinx communities depend on transparent information and building on trusted relationships

A Rutgers-led study sheds new light on the evolution of photosynthesis in plants and algae, which could help to improve crop production.

The Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center will house inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services, as well as state-of-the-art laboratories where research faculty can provide hands-on educational opportunities for students, and enable physician-scientists to translate scientific findings directly to patients.

Babies born by cesarean section don’t have the same healthy bacteria as those born vaginally, but a Rutgers-led study for the first time finds that these natural bacteria can be restored.

The STEMM Equity Achievement (SEA) Change initiative supports institutions as they identify and address barriers for those excluded or marginalized in the STEMM fields based on their gender, race, ethnicity, disability or other aspects.

Martin J. Blaser recognized for career-long focus on the microbiome’s effect on human health

Researchers say the microbiome of plants is important for plant cell development and nutrient supply.

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey deputy director, chief scientific officer, and associate director for basic research Eileen White is one of 120 scientists recognized for achievements in original research.

RUCDR Infinity Biologics pioneered the world’s first coronavirus saliva test

Waksman Institute names research lab to honor Witkin, a pioneer who opened pathways for women in the biological sciences

Scientists’ findings suggest corals will withstand climate change

Early life exposure to antibotics in utero and through mother’s milk disrupts beneficial gut bacteria, compromising T-cell development, Rutgers research shows

Dr. Eileen White is one of 25 scientists from around the world to join the 2021 class of fellows

Rutgers research shows stormwater could be important source of plastic pollution

Monica Driscoll, a molecular neuro-geneticist in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers-New Brunswick, seeks to discover the ways in which humans might extend healthy lifespan, a job that is not done easily over Zoom.

A Rutgers study examining global misuse of antibiotics highlights the need for physician and patient education

“Coral hospital” tool could help safeguard reefs facing climate change

A $25 million anonymous philanthropic gift to Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey will provide groundbreaking support for the Cancer Immunology and Metabolism Center of Excellence.

Rutgers co-authored study challenges current recommendations aimed at preventing infections

Prabhas Moghe aims to move Rutgers forward through difficult times

Rutgers study could help better treat calcium malabsorption due to bariatric surgery and aging

Rutgers–New Brunswick and RBHS faculty honored for efforts to advance science

Rutgers co-authored research could aid efforts to engineer beneficial bacteria

A Rutgers study finds nurses have the highest prevalence of infection

Children who take antibiotics early in life are at risk of combinations of health conditions, particularly when given multiple prescriptions, says Rutgers researcher

C-section delivery prevents babies from receiving beneficial germs in their mother’s microbiome, which, in turn, affects immune system development, says Rutgers researcher

‘Survival of the fittest’ phenomenon is only part of the evolution equation

At Rutgers' Office for Research, we are proud and grateful for the extraordinary efforts and work our researchers do to improve people’s lives. Their discipline, persistence and commitment, in good and in challenging times, are a testament to the excellence that Rutgers aspires to every day.

Rutgers-led team will study algae from hot springs worldwide, including in Yellowstone National Park

The award is part of the RADx Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) program in the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) initiative

An interview with Lori Covey, Dean for the Division of Life Sciences

Drug delivery technology is aimed at helping people with spinal cord and other nervous system disorders

Study finds surprising connection in some women with genetic generalized epilepsy

Stony coral sperm and eggs share similar genetic functions, Rutgers-led study shows

Understanding ‘Chemo Brain’ in Children: Researchers Secure $4.6 Million NIH Grant to Identify Those at Risk

Rutgers study could lead to better disinfection methods and understanding of coronavirus and other risks

Covid-19 Research and Innovation

Rutgers-Led “Microbial Noah’s Ark” Should Move to Next Phase, Study Finds

Rutgers Researchers Receive Inaugural HealthAdvance™ Award To Develop First-in-Class Anti-Cancer Therapeutics

A readily accessible saline solution can safely store coronavirus samples, allowing for more effective testing and long-distance transport to labs, Rutgers researchers find

More than 800 employees from Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and University Hospital are participating in a pioneering study

A new Rutgers coronavirus test based on a simple spit into a tube will come to a N.J. testing site this week

Scientists’ new model may lead to more ways to improve fertility

Clinical trial for drug combination to treat coronavirus is fast-tracked by Rutgers

State Researchers at Rutgers University might have found the key to fighting it.

Rutgers study suggests tie between stem cell behavior and a high fat diet

Funding supports investigation of cell metabolism and tumor development in common cancers