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Infant Antibiotic Exposure Can Affect Future Immune Responses Toward Allergies
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- Faculty Referenced: Blaser, Martin J
Early life exposure to antibotics in utero and through mother’s milk disrupts beneficial gut bacteria, compromising T-cell development, Rutgers research shows
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Research Leader Elected as a Fellow to the American Association for Cancer Research Academy
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- Faculty Referenced: White, Eileen
Dr. Eileen White is one of 25 scientists from around the world to join the 2021 class of fellows
Exploring the Connections Between Air Pollution and TB
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- Faculty Referenced: Schwander, Stephan K.
Air Pollution and TB: Exploring the Connections
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.
Newly Renovated Research Tower Unveiled
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- Faculty Referenced: Moghe, Prabhas V
Rutgers University’s Office for Research Unveils Newly Renovated Research Tower Housing Core Services
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.
Once Called Cellular Debris, Tiny Bubbles May Play Key Role in Understanding, Treating Diseases
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- Faculty Referenced: Barr, Maureen
Rutgers researchers used roundworms to discover extracellular vesicles carry RNA-binding proteins
Rutgers and Tel Aviv University Enter Partnership to Boost Research Collaboration
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.
Gut Microbes Disturbed by COVID-19 Infection, Especially with Antibiotics
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- Faculty Referenced: Blaser, Martin J
A Rutgers study of patients with the virus could aid development of probiotic supplements
New Study Sheds Light on Evolution of Photosynthesis
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- Faculty Referenced: Bhattacharya, Debashish
A Rutgers-led study sheds new light on the evolution of photosynthesis in plants and algae, which could help to improve crop production.
Rutgers Commits to Equity in STEMM Disciplines
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.
Research Delivers New Hope for Epilepsy Patients
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- Faculty Referenced: Heiman, Gary A
New diagnostic model can determine if patients will respond to treatment with 80 percent accuracy
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
Humble Pond Plant Duckweed May Help Researchers to Develop Better Crops
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- Faculty Referenced: Lam, Eric
Rutgers-led study puts the spotlight back on the rapidly growing aquatic species
Higher Protein Intake While Dieting Leads to Healthier Eating
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- Faculty Referenced: Shapses, Sue A
Rutgers study also finds diets with more protein prevent lean mass loss
Could Duckweed Feed the World?
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- Faculty Referenced: Lam, Eric
Rutgers professor is at the forefront of duckweed farming research
Researcher Who Studies the Sense of Touch Named Rita Allen Foundation Scholar
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- Faculty Referenced: Abraira, Victoria
Victoria Abraira's research into the sense of touch and how it helps us to move, socialize and feel pain has earned her recognition as a 2023 Rita Allen Foundation Scholar.
Why People Overuse Antibiotics
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- Faculty Referenced: Blaser, Martin J
A Rutgers study examining global misuse of antibiotics highlights the need for physician and patient education
Red Algae Thrive Despite Ancestor’s Massive Loss of Genes
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- Faculty Referenced: Bhattacharya, Debashish
Study may spawn ways to genetically alter and control red seaweeds
The Climate Change Within: Missing Microbes and the Evolution of the Microbiome
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- Faculty Referenced: Blaser, Martin J
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
Discovery Could Help Slow Down Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
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- Faculty Referenced: Mouradian, M Maral
Rutgers collaborates with Scripps Research hoping to develop new drug treatment
Graduate Student Spotlight: Samuel Adeleye
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- Faculty Referenced: Yadavalli, Srujana Samhita
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!
Vitamin D Regulates Calcium in Intestine Differently Than Previously Thought
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- Faculty Referenced: Verzi, Michael
Rutgers study could help better treat calcium malabsorption due to bariatric surgery and aging
Heavy Drinking May Change DNA
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- Faculty Referenced: Sarkar, Dipak
Genetic vicious cycle may reinforce risky drinking behavior, Rutgers-led study says
Rutgers Research Champions
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.
Technology Developed at Rutgers Sublicensed to Global Biopharmaceutical Company
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- Faculty Referenced: Jin, Shengkan (Victor)
Base editing technology invented at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and exclusively licensed to Revvity, Inc. subsidiary Horizon Discovery, has been sub-licensed to biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to support its creation of cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and immune-mediated diseases.
Microplastic Sizes in Hudson-Raritan Estuary and Coastal Ocean Revealed
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- Faculty Referenced: Fahrenfeld, Nicole
Rutgers research shows stormwater could be important source of plastic pollution
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
Two DLS Professors Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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- Faculty Referenced: Matise, Tara, Singson, Andrew
- Discovery Paves Way for More Sustainable Crop Cultivation Methods
- Rutgers-Led Team Receives $25 Million to Tackle Debilitating Condition in Late Stages of Cancer
- Combining Ancient and Modern Medicine, Scientists Use Cupping to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccine in Lab Tests
- Rutgers Researcher Uses Genomics and Gene Editing to Help Save Coral Reefs