A Rutgers researcher who seeks to save dying coral reefs will examine their genetic makeup to try to pinpoint the genes involved in coral bleaching caused by climate change.
Research findings from Max Tischfield and his team of researchers revealed that craniosynostosis is associated with defects in the ability of meningeal lymphatic vessels to grow and remodel, which may have larger implications in understanding brain waste clearance and neurocognitive deficits.
Meet Samuel Adeleye, a member of the Yadavalli Lab and a current Ph.D. candidate in the Microbiology and Molecular Genetics program. He is from Ondo State, Nigeria, studying the basis of bacterial response to environmental stressors at a molecular level. Learn more about his path to Rutgers and his research background!
Bonnie Firestein was named an American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Fellow. As an AIMBE fellow, she is recognized as one of the top 2% of medical and biological engineers.
This and another large genetic study, just published in Nature, point to similar genes and biological mechanisms that start to hone in on the root causes of the severe psychiatric disorder
Rutgers researchers discover hormone has therapeutic effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mouse study
Rutgers researchers used roundworms to discover extracellular vesicles carry RNA-binding proteins
“The Invisible Extinction” chronicles the pioneering work of globetrotting microbiome researchers Martin Blaser and Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello
Researchers at Rutgers University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Rockefeller University, and Cornell University are teaming up to examine how the processes that regulate gene expression and chromosome behaviors can lead to health issues, including cancer, birth defects, miscarriage, and infertility.
A Rutgers professor’s novel research into targeting and silencing defective, disease-causing RNA molecules has led to the launch of Ceptur Therapeutics, a startup that has raised $75 million in Series A funding.
Industry-Academia Collaboration Aims to Advance Innovative Biomedical Research and Drug Discovery, Improve Patients’ Lives
They are among 564 scientists, engineers and innovators recognized for their achievements
A Rutgers-led team has discovered the structures of proteins that may be responsible for the origins of life in the primordial soup of ancient Earth.
Rafiq Huda and Max Tischfield were both awarded the Young Investigator Awards by the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. This award supports early-career scientists in neuroscience.
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway and Ariel Porat, president of Tel Aviv University, signed a memorandum of understanding that will further the collaboration between the two research universities.
Rutgers study can help lung health in people with COVID-19
Rutgers researchers studying COVID-19 have created a new way to deliver DNA molecules into skin cells, using a suction technique similar to the ancient healing practice of cupping that increases blood circulation and promotes healing.
New diagnostic model can determine if patients will respond to treatment with 80 percent accuracy
A new Rutgers Translational Research facility and a new Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School home will be cornerstones of the NJ Innovation & Technology HUB.
People with severe or prolonged COVID-19 achieve the highest antibody levels, Rutgers study finds
Rutgers-led study puts the spotlight back on the rapidly growing aquatic species
Maternal microbiota transplant may help restore key gut microorganisms, Rutgers study finds
Rutgers will enroll 54 participants who have tested positive for COVID-19 but have not yet been vaccinated
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
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