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Stem Cells Either Overproduce or Underproduce Brain Cells in Autism Patients
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- Faculty Referenced: Brzustowicz, Linda, DiCicco-Bloom, Emanuel, Millonig, James, Pang, Zhiping
Irregular production of brain cells may lead to autism spectrum disorder, a Rutgers study finds
Michael Verzi Appointed to the Duncan and Nancy MacMillan Endowed Chair in Cancer Genomics
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- Faculty Referenced: Verzi, Michael
The Rutgers University Board of Governors has appointed Michael Verzi to the Duncan and Nancy MacMillan Endowed Chair in Cancer Genomics for a five-year renewable term, commencing July 1, 2023.
Understanding "Chemo Brain" in Children
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- Faculty Referenced: Cole, Peter
Understanding ‘Chemo Brain’ in Children: Researchers Secure $4.6 Million NIH Grant to Identify Those at Risk
Twelve Rutgers Professors Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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- Faculty Referenced: DiCicco-Bloom, Emanuel, Haggblom, Max M, Matise, Tara, Singson, Andrew, Zhou, Renping
They are among 564 scientists, engineers and innovators recognized for their achievements
Rutgers Advances Research and Medical Education in Partnership With the HUB
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.
The Hidden Reason Children Born by C-Section Are More Likely to Develop Asthma
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- Faculty Referenced: Blaser, Martin J
C-section delivery prevents babies from receiving beneficial germs in their mother’s microbiome, which, in turn, affects immune system development, says Rutgers researcher
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Gut Check Time
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- Faculty Referenced: Blaser, Martin J
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 Genes that Help Harmful Bacteria Thwart Treatment
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- Faculty Referenced: Boyd, Jeff
Two genes may make staph infections resistant to copper, a powerful antibacterial agent
How to Stop the Next Pandemic Before It Starts
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- Faculty Referenced: Arnold, Edward, Blaser, Martin J
Rutgers is joining a nationwide project to develop preemptive treatments for viruses that have the potential to become pandemics.
“Microbial Noah’s Ark” Initiative Should Move to Next Phase, Study Finds
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- Faculty Referenced: Blaser, Martin J
Rutgers-Led “Microbial Noah’s Ark” Should Move to Next Phase, Study Finds
Rutgers Saliva Test Approved One Year Ago
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- Faculty Referenced: Tischfield, Jay A
RUCDR Infinity Biologics pioneered the world’s first coronavirus saliva test
Seizures During Menstrual Cycle Linked to Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
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- Faculty Referenced: Heiman, Gary A
Study finds surprising connection in some women with genetic generalized epilepsy
New Study Sheds Light on Origins of Life on Earth
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- Faculty Referenced: Bromberg, Yana
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.
New Research Sheds Light on Causes of Reproductive Disorders, Infertility, Miscarriage, Birth Defects
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- Faculty Referenced: Jain, Devanshi
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.
New Technique Could Help Engineer Polluted Water Filter, Human Tissues
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- Faculty Referenced: Khare, Sagar
Rutgers-led team’s protein patterns look like flowers, trees, snowflakes
Rutgers University Launches the Nation’s Largest Study of Health Care Workers Exposed to COVID-19
More than 800 employees from Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and University Hospital are participating in a pioneering study
More Vitamin D May Improve Memory but Too Much May Slow Reaction Time
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- Faculty Referenced: Shapses, Sue A
Rutgers-led study of post-menopausal women finds potential risks and benefits
CBN Assistant Professors Max Tischfield and Rafiq Huda receive Brain and Behavior Research Foundation’s Young Investigator Award
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- Faculty Referenced: Huda, Rafiq, Tischfield, Max
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.
Research Team Studying Aging and Disease Adapts During Pandemic
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- Faculty Referenced: Driscoll, Monica
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.
Symbiotic Bacteria In Root Cells May Be Key To Producing Better Crops, Rutgers Study Finds
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- Faculty Referenced: White, James
Researchers say the microbiome of plants is important for plant cell development and nutrient supply.
CBD Shows Health Benefits in Estrogen-Deficient Mice that Model Postmenopause
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- Faculty Referenced: Shapses, Sue A
Rutgers study shows cannabidiol may be a possible treatment for postmenopausal women
Rutgers to Test Whether Probiotics Can Increase Immune Protection Against COVID-19
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- Faculty Referenced: Blaser, Martin J
Rutgers will enroll 54 participants who have tested positive for COVID-19 but have not yet been vaccinated
Inexpensive Saline Solution Can Improve Speed, Effectiveness of COVID-19 Testing
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- Faculty Referenced: Blaser, Martin J
A readily accessible saline solution can safely store coronavirus samples, allowing for more effective testing and long-distance transport to labs, Rutgers researchers find
Researchers Receive “High Risk-High Payoff” Grant From NSF
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- Faculty Referenced: Baum, Jean, Khare, Sagar
Interdisciplinary team receives “high risk-high payoff” grant from NSF
New AI Method May Boost Crohn’s Disease Insight and Improve Treatment
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- Faculty Referenced: Bromberg, Yana
Rutgers-led study uses artificial intelligence to examine genetic signatures of inflammatory bowel illness
Rutgers M.D.-Ph.D. Candidate Wins American Medical Association’s National Research Competition
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- Faculty Referenced: Schindler, Karen
Rutgers M.D.-Ph.D. Candidate Wins American Medical Association’s National Research Competition
Exploring the Connections Between Air Pollution and TB
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- Faculty Referenced: Schwander, Stephan K.
Air Pollution and TB: Exploring the Connections
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
Rutgers Celebrates World-Renowned Geneticist Evelyn Witkin as She Turns 100
Waksman Institute names research lab to honor Witkin, a pioneer who opened pathways for women in the biological sciences