Martin J. Blaser to Receive Robert Koch Gold Medal for Contribution to Medicine
Rutgers researcher honored for work on gut bacteria and the global consequences of antibiotic overuse
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Rutgers Alumnus Leads Charge to Find Cure for Diabetes
Aaron Kowalski is the first person living with type 1 diabetes to lead the world’s largest nonprofit funder of diabetes research
Scientists Discover Genes that Help Harmful Bacteria Thwart Treatment
Two genes may make staph infections resistant to copper, a powerful antibacterial agent
Targeting Key Gene Could Help Lead to Down Syndrome Treatment
Rutgers-led team uses stem cell-based disease models to pinpoint gene linked to impaired memory in Down syndrome
Heavy Drinking May Change DNA
Genetic vicious cycle may reinforce risky drinking behavior, Rutgers-led study says
New AI Method May Boost Crohn’s Disease Insight and Improve Treatment
Rutgers-led study uses artificial intelligence to examine genetic signatures of inflammatory bowel illness
Protein Data Bank at Rutgers Awarded $34.5 Million Grant
Data bank makes more than 150,000 3D biomolecular structures freely available to the public
Could Duckweed Feed the World?
Rutgers professor is at the forefront of duckweed farming research
Red Algae Steal Genes from Bacteria to Cope with Environmental Stresses
Research could lead to designer algae that produces fuels and cleanup chemicals
Red Algae Thrive Despite Ancestor’s Massive Loss of Genes
Study may spawn ways to genetically alter and control red seaweeds
Studying Diverse Populations Can Boost Genetic Discovery, Curb Health Disparities
Most genetic studies include only people of primarily European descent
Rutgers Researchers Identify the Origins of Metabolism
Scientists insert synthesized, primordial protein into living cells
Exploring the Connections Between Air Pollution and TB
Air Pollution and TB: Exploring the Connections
Rutgers Cancer Institute Researchers Receive $2.3 Million to Combat Common Cancers
Funding supports investigation of cell metabolism and tumor development in common cancers
Scientists Discover New Antibiotic in Tropical Forest
Findings may lead to “plant probiotic” and new antibiotics
Better Biosensor Technology Created for Stem Cells
Rutgers innovation may help guide treatment of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s diseases
Gut Check Time
Martin J. Blaser and Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello are investigating the microbiome, the vast constellation of bodily bacteria that regulate our health—and may hold the key to medicine's future
Scientists Discover Key Factors in How Some Algae Harness Solar Energy
Rutgers-led research could help lead to more efficient and affordable algal biofuels
Two Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson's
Caffeine plus another compound in coffee beans’ waxy coating may protect against brain degeneration, Rutgers study finds
Bacteria May Travel Thousands of Miles Through the Air Globally
Study could shed light on harmful bacteria that share antibiotic resistance genes
Intestinal Stem Cell Genes May Link Dietary Fat and Colon Cancer
Rutgers study suggests tie between stem cell behavior and a high fat diet
Rutgers Scientists Discover New Role for Sensory Signals in the Brain
Findings could help lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s disease, psychiatric disorders
Moderate to Heavy Drinking During Pregnancy Alters Genes in Newborns, Mothers
Rutgers-led research could help lead to tests for prenatal exposure to alcohol and related health issues
More Vitamin D May Improve Memory but Too Much May Slow Reaction Time
Rutgers-led study of post-menopausal women finds potential risks and benefits
New Technique Could Help Engineer Polluted Water Filter, Human Tissues
Rutgers-led team’s protein patterns look like flowers, trees, snowflakes
The Climate Change Within: Missing Microbes and the Evolution of the Microbiome
New Rutgers researcher brings career expertise to fight against chronic diseases
Molecular Machinery That Makes Potent Antibiotic Revealed After Decades of Research
Discovery by Rutgers and other scientists could lead to new antibiotics and anticancer drugs
Two Rutgers Professors Elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
Jeffrey D. Laskin and Thomas Nosker among first to be honored for fostering innovation, mentoring tomorrow's inventors
Rutgers Receives $4 Million as New Hub
New Rutgers Optimizes Innovation Program to integrate university strengths in biomedical sciences and expertise in research commercialization
