Project at CCNY helps assemble complex molecules
Researchers have devised a carbon-nitrogen bond forming strategy leading to new nucleoside analogues with interesting fluorescence properties, expanding on previous modifications.
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CCNY-led team develops cancer imaging aid from horse chestnuts
A CCNY-led team has developed a novel molecular gel that enhances optical photon output for cancer imaging, improving detection sensitivity. The esculin-derived gel addresses current challenges in Cerenkov light imaging and offers potential as a topical application.
NSF RAPID grant boosts CCNY's Caribbean storm study
The City College of New York has received a $174,895 NSF RAPID grant to investigate the impacts of post-hurricane land-atmosphere interactions on convective and precipitation processes in the Caribbean region. Researchers will conduct field studies in Puerto Rico to improve their understanding of storm development and intensification.
CCNY study reveals power supply might not be as vulnerable to climate change as we thought
A new study reveals that America's power supply might be more adaptable to climate change due to maintenance and efficient energy technology. However, further research is needed to understand the collective strengths and vulnerabilities of the US power grid under climate conditions.
Sonic Hedgehog at the center of Parkinson's research at CCNY
Researchers at City College of New York are exploring Sonic Hedgehog as a potential treatment for Parkinson's Disease. They have found that dopamine neurons secrete SHH, which can help reduce symptoms like dyskinesia, and are now testing Smoothened agonists in both mice and macaques.
CCNY psychologists develop new model that links emotions and mental health
Researchers developed the Mentalized Affectivity Scale (MAS) to assess emotion regulation, breaking it into three elements: identifying, processing, and expressing. The study found that processing emotions was linked to personality and wellbeing, while identifying and expressing were not.
New Central Park fly species gets CCNY professor's moniker
A new Central Park fly species, Themira lohmanus, has been discovered and named after City College of New York entomologist Professor David Lohman. The insect's unique mating ritual involves unusual methods and appendages used by males to store sperm for the female's selection.
Convergent evolution of mimetic butterflies confounds classification
Scientists discover cryptic species in Elymnias genus due to mimicry, not interbreeding. Multiple species on different islands evolved to resemble a single model species, confounding classification.
CCNY-led research team identifies new organelle in parasitic wasp venom
A CCNY-led research team has discovered a new type of organelle, MSEVs, in the venom of a parasitic wasp. These mixed strategy extracellular vesicles have prokaryotic and eukaryotic properties and are involved in killing fruit fly blood cells by invading their immune system.
NSF awards CCNY-led team inaugural convergence research grant
A CCNY-led team, including expert Ana Carnaval, will receive $500,000 over five years for their project exploring biodiversity's effects on the planet and human well-being. The team's research aims to understand how biodiversity is generated, maintained, and lost, highlighting its crucial role in addressing societal challenges.
City College researchers produce smart fabric to neutralize nerve gas
Researchers have created a smart fabric that can detect and neutralize nerve gas, with the ability to absorb up to 7g of toxin per gram of Cu. The fabric uses copper-based nanoparticles to break down nerve gas surrogates, making it a potential tool for detecting chemical warfare agents.
Researchers link genes and motor skills development
A study co-led by John H. Martin found that genetic mutations in the Bax/Bak pathway affect neural motor skills development in infant mice. The researchers discovered that disruptions in this pathway hinder the formation of proper connections between the brain's motor cortex and spinal cord.
City College engineers produce long lasting, energy density battery
A new generation of manganese dioxide-zinc batteries offers unprecedented cycle life and energy density, making it suitable for large grid storage applications. The breakthrough allows the battery to maintain its high energy density over 900 cycles, overcoming a major limitation of zinc-anode batteries.
CCNY physicists master unexplored electron property
Researchers have successfully manipulated the 'valley' property in electrons using light, a crucial step towards realizing valleytronics technology. This breakthrough has potential applications in logic gates and is a major advancement in the field of materials science.
CCNY researchers produce molecules with potential against HIV
City College of New York scientists discover a rapid method to produce new molecules inhibiting the HIV virus, focusing on modifying nucleosides and their impact on biological activity. The research yields diverse compounds that can be tested for structural effects against the virus.
CCNY-UTEP partner to produce next generation Latino professors
The City College of New York is partnering with the University of Texas at El Paso to educate Hispanic doctoral students in environmental sciences and engineering. A $3.7 million NSF grant will fund the project, which aims to train and transition students to STEM instructional faculty positions.
Experts explain origins of topographic relief on Earth, Mars and Titan
New evidence suggests different origins of topography on Earth, Mars and Titan. Researchers found plate tectonics to be a key factor shaping Earth's surface but not as influential on Mars and Titan.
CCNY-led team breaks down social networking behavior
A CCNY-led team analyzed massive datasets to show that an individual's location in a social network is correlated with their economic status. The study suggests that targeting individuals based on their social network metrics can increase response rates in marketing campaigns.
CCNY, TechnoVax translational research leads to potential Zika virus vaccine
Researchers at City College of New York and TechnoVax have successfully developed a vaccine against the Zika virus using a novel virus-like particle (VLP) technology. The VLP formulations were found to be highly effective in eliciting protective antibodies while being well-tolerated and safe.
CCNY physicists demonstrate photonic hypercrystals for control of light-matter interaction
Researchers created photonic hypercrystals to control light-matter interaction, increasing light emission rate and intensity. This breakthrough could lead to advancements in Li-Fi, solar cells, and quantum information processing.
SourceCity College of New York·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 5, 2017
CCNY-based team develops sustainable, high energy density battery
Researchers at CCNY Energy Institute developed a sustainable, high-energy-density battery using manganese dioxide and copper. The unique material allows for both high cycle life and high areal capacity, making it suitable for practical applications.
CCNY research gleans climate change insight from lizard genome
Using genomic data from three lizard species, City College of New York-led researchers gained insights on the impact of climate change on animal populations in South American forests. The findings improve ways to model biodiversity distribution in the past and future.
SourceCity College of New York·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 21, 2016
CCNY-led study finds differing treatment options for women smokers
A CCNY-led study reveals differing treatment options for women smokers, finding varenicline significantly improves quit rates compared to nicotine patch and bupropion. The research highlights the importance of considering sex differences in smoking cessation pharmacotherapy.
CCNY research team in molecular breakthrough
A team of CCNY chemists has devised a method to cleave carbon-hydrogen bonds, paving the way for the creation of novel pharmaceutical molecules. The breakthrough could provide direct access to new antiviral drugs.
CCNY researchers introduce new route to thermal measurements with nanometer resolution
Researchers developed a versatile platform for nanoscale thermal measurements using magnetic resonance, optical, and atomic force microscopy. The technique provides nanometer-resolved thermal conductivity maps and can be used to investigate heat flow in nanostructures and catalytic exothermal reactions.
CCNY researchers open 'Golden Window' in deep brain imaging
Researchers at City College of New York have introduced a new optical window, dubbed the Golden Window, which enables deeper brain tissue imaging. This breakthrough has significant implications for the noninvasive study of the brain and breasts, reducing scattering that causes blurring in previous methods.
Physicists mimic quantum entanglement with laser pointer to double data speeds
Researchers successfully mimic quantum entanglement using a laser pointer, doubling data speed in laser communication. The team demonstrated nonseparability of the laser beam's shape and polarization, enabling encoding of two bits of information.
Burnout and depression: Two entities or one? CCNY provides answer
A recent study by City College of New York researchers found that burnout and depression are closely linked among public school teachers. The survey of 1,386 teachers revealed that 86% of those experiencing burnout also met criteria for depression.
CCNY research boosts optical fiber data speeds
Researchers developed a method to speed up optical fibers by digitally re-twisting data streams, using a technique inspired by MIMO technology in radio communication. The breakthrough could solve the insatiable needs of data-driven social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
Biologist David Lohman leads $2.5 million NSF-funded study on butterfly evolution
A collaborative study will synthesize scattered information about butterflies, placing it in an evolutionary context to study broad-scale patterns of ecology and evolution. The project aims to assemble a database of biological information about each species, making it available to the public via a website.
'Smaller is smarter' in superspreading of influence in social networks -- CCNY physicists
A new study by CCNY physicists suggests that smaller influencers can maximize the spread of information in social networks. The Collective Influence algorithm, proposed by Morone and Makse, beats competing methods in large-scale networks like Twitter and Facebook.
CCNY researchers develop eco-friendly oil spill solution
Researchers at City College of New York have developed an eco-friendly biodegradable agent derived from the plant-based small molecule phytol, which can replace chemical herders currently in use. The new substance has been shown to contract and thicken oil slicks, making them easier to collect or burn.
CCNY researchers use novel polarization to increase data speeds
Researchers at City College of New York have developed a novel polarization method to increase data speeds, carrying an additional data stream through manipulated laser beam shapes. This technology has the potential to scale terabits or even petabits per laser beam and is compatible with building-to-building communication in NYC.
Greenland darkening to continue, predicts CCNY expert Marco Tedesco
The Greenland Ice Sheet is projected to darken further as a result of increased temperature and melting. Darker ice appears when snow grains become smaller, increasing exposure of bare ice and impurities concentration.
CCNY's Theresa Montini awarded $300,000 for tobacco cessation study
Dr. Theresa Montini is awarding $300,000 from the National Institutes of Health to test a nicotine cessation approach in NYC homeless shelters. Her Matrix model-based treatment aims to promote self-esteem and dignity among homeless clients.
Six from CCNY named NSF Graduate Research Fellows
Six CCNY graduates have been named National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows for their exceptional proposals in biology, environmental engineering, bioengineering, chemical engineering, and geochemistry. The fellowships provide annual stipends and cost-of-education allowances to support graduate study.
Population genomics unveil seahorse domain
Researchers have determined that seahorses are more permanent residents of the western mid-Atlantic Ocean than previously thought. The study used genomic data to infer three genetically divergent subpopulations, strongly supporting Virginia Province inhabitants as a historically persistent ancestral gene pool.
Breakthrough lights up metamaterials
A City College of New York led-team successfully demonstrated enhancing light emission and capturing light from metamaterials with light emitting nanocrystals. The breakthrough could lead to practical applications in ultrafast LEDs, nanoscale lasers, and efficient single photon sources.
Greenland meltwater contributes to rising sea levels
A new study reveals a vast network of little-understood rivers and streams on Greenland's ice sheet, which could contribute significantly to sea-level rise. The researchers found that the Isortoq River's discharge was 25% less than predicted by climate models.
SourceCity College of New York·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 12, 2015
CCNY study unveils new half-light half-matter quantum particles
Researchers at City College of New York have discovered a new type of quantum particle that combines light and matter properties. This breakthrough could lead to the development of devices that utilize both light and matter, potentially revolutionizing computing and communication technologies.
CCNY psychologist links burnout and depression
A study by City College of New York psychology Professor Irvin Schonfeld found a strong connection between burnout and depression in school teachers. 90% of the subjects identified as burned out met diagnostic criteria for depression, highlighting the overlap between the two conditions.
CCNY-led discovery may help breast cancer treatment
Researchers at City College of New York led by Dr. Debra Auguste have discovered a potential molecular target and biomarker for treating triple negative breast cancers, which have a high mortality rate due to aggressive proliferation and metastasis.
SourceCity College of New York·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 7, 2014
Oxides discovered by CCNY team could advance memory devices
Researchers have discovered new complex oxides that exhibit both magnetic and ferroelectric properties, combining characteristics of logic circuits and spintronics. The findings, published in Scientific Reports, bring scientists closer to creating ultra-efficient memory devices with massive storage capacities.
CCNY analysis explains rich bird biodiversity in Neotropics
A team of researchers challenged traditional views on how birds ended up in the Neotropics, proposing speciation driven by bird movements across physical barriers. The CCNY analysis suggests that geological changes may not have been the primary driver of biodiversity.
Chemists discover way nose perceives common class of odors
Biochemists at City College of New York find a way to detect common class of odors using water's ability to undergo chemical reactions with aldehydes. Researchers propose that some odorant receptors recognize aldehydes by their reactivity, rather than structure, enabling the nose to distinguish them from similar chemicals.
CCNY team defines new biodiversity metric
A CCNY team developed a new biodiversity metric to quantify phylogeographic endemism, which measures the restriction of genetic variation within species in geographical space. The research analyzed 25 vertebrates in the Brazilian Atlantic rainforest and found that current climatic heterogeneity explains endemism in southern forests.
Brainwaves can predict audience reaction
A study at City College of New York found that analyzing the brainwaves of a few individuals can accurately predict preferences of large TV audiences. The researchers used electroencephalography (EEG) to capture brain activity while participants watched scenes from 'The Walking Dead' and Super Bowl commercials.
New study supports body shape index as predictor of mortality
A new study published in PLOS ONE found that the Body Shape Index (ABSI) is a strong indicator of mortality hazard, surpassing traditional measures like Body Mass Index (BMI). The research analyzed data from over 7,000 adults and showed that ABSI was closely linked to increased death rates.
LGBT youth face greater cancer risks, CCNY-led study
A CCNY-led study found that LGBT youth are more likely to engage in cancer-risk behaviors, including tobacco use, drinking, and early sex. The research emphasizes the need for early interventions to address these disparities.
CCNY team models sudden thickening of complex fluids
The CCNY team created a model that predicts how resistance changes in relation to stirring speed, which can help improve the processing of materials in suspension. The model modifies classical fluid mechanics approaches to include forces resulting from friction, allowing for accurate reproduction of experimental observations.