A new analysis by NYU School of Global Public Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that exposure to alcohol advertising changes teens' attitudes about alcohol and can cause them to start drinking. The study applies a framework developed for tobacco advertising to show causality between alcohol advertising and youth drinking.
A new analysis by New York University researchers found that policies regulating international fishing often fail to protect fisheries observers from life-threatening risks. The study revealed significant gaps in observer safety and rights, with only three RFMOs mandating full observer coverage on fishing vessels.
A new study by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing found that hospitals with internationally trained nurses have more stable and educated nursing workforces. Internationally educated nurses had higher levels of education, less turnover, and improved patient safety, contributing to better collaboration among healthcare professionals.
Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry discovered that excessive fluoride causes dental fluorosis by altering calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression in tooth enamel cells. This understanding provides a promising mechanistic view of how fluorosis arises.
A team of scientists using the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) radio telescope has detected radio waves from exoplanets interacting with their star's magnetic field, which can heat and erode a planet's atmosphere. The discovery paves the way for novel ways to probe exoplanet environments and determine habitability.
NYU assistant professors Anna Choromanska, Christine Constantinople, and Daniele Panozzo have been awarded Sloan Fellowships for their innovative research in machine learning, brain science, and partial differential equations. The fellowships provide $75,000 over two years to support their research.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have found a way for corals to adapt quickly to climate change by passing on epigenetic marks to their offspring. This discovery could lead to the creation of pre-adapted coral colonies that can repopulate dying reefs.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have designed proteins called cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) that prevent the aggregation of amyloid-β protein associated with Alzheimer's disease. The CPPs stabilize Aβ in a non-aggregated state, inhibiting neurotoxicity and protecting neurons from damage.
Researchers at New York University have sequenced the genome of two basmati rice varieties, including one with improved drought tolerance and resistance to bacterial disease. The study provides insights into the evolutionary history of basmati rice and its unique genetic traits.
A study on rats and mice found that early life experiences impact the brain's biological and functional development, leading to unique changes in memory formation. The researchers discovered that specific experiences during infancy mature learning and memory abilities, while others do not.
A recent study published in Nature Communications found that individuals who believe in a fair economic system exhibit reduced negative emotions when confronted with poverty, homelessness, or extreme wealth. The research suggests that system-justifying beliefs buffer against aversion to inequality, allowing people to better cope with e...
A recent study found that the prevalence of ketamine use among EDM party attendees is significantly higher than reported, with nearly 40% testing positive for ketamine in hair samples. The study suggests that unintentional exposure to ketamine through adulterated drugs may be a contributing factor.
A new study found that highly active adults engage in a greater variety of physical activities, with walking being the most common type of exercise. The research suggests that mixing up your workouts can be beneficial for meeting exercise guidelines.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new technique to preserve human cells using filter paper, offering advantages over traditional methods. The method requires less storage space and allows for easy loading and efficient freezing of cells, with viability rates comparable to conventional methods.
Scientists have observed record warm water beneath the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, which is causing significant melting. The discovery suggests that climate change may be responsible for the glacier's retreat, with potential implications for global sea levels.
A long-term follow-up study found that psilocybin therapy significantly improves emotional and existential distress in cancer patients, with sustained benefits lasting nearly five years. The study's results suggest that psilocybin may provide a useful tool for enhancing the effectiveness of psychotherapy.
A new study by NYU researchers reveals that active shooter incidents off campus and political factors influenced the introduction of concealed carry laws on college campuses between 2004-2016. Republican legislatures introduced bills in response to mass shootings, while Democrat-controlled legislatures did not.
A study by NYU School of Global Public Health found that over 80% of youth do not use tobacco, and most vaping youth are also current or former smokers. The research suggests that while vaping rates have increased among youth, smoking rates have decreased, indicating a net harm reduction benefit to the population.
New York University professors created three digital games to train cognitive skills, which have proven effective through research studies. The games, including Gwakkamolé, CrushStations, and All You Can ET, improve executive functions like memory, inhibition, and working memory.
A new study by New York University researchers reveals that flame retardants and pesticides are now the leading causes of IQ loss in children, outweighing heavy metals. The study found that over 1 million children suffered from intellectual disability between 2001 and 2016 due to exposure to these toxic chemicals.
Researchers at NYU and partner institutions have mapped electron energies with unprecedented clarity, uncovering a quantum relationship between electrons known as hybridization. This breakthrough provides new insight into the physics of topological insulators.
A new study found that nurses get nearly an hour and a half less sleep before work days compared to days off, negatively impacting patient care and safety. The researchers suggest that healthcare leaders can implement evidence-based scheduling strategies to address this issue.
A team of scientists has identified the tools for repairing damaged DNA molecules, revealing new insights into how the human genome works. The study found that damaged DNA undergoes a unique packing state during repair, moving faster than healthy DNA but depending on its size.
Scientists have found two types of movement in nucleoli that contribute to healthy cellular function and may disrupt disease, including cancer. The research sheds light on the forces responsible for maintaining cellular integrity without membranes.
A peer-reviewed commentary warns of widening HIV infection disparities among Hispanics/Latinos, with the highest increase seen in gay and bisexual men aged 25-34. The article advocates for targeted investment in stigma reduction, treatment accessibility, behavioral interventions, and community leadership engagement to address the crisis.
A recent study by NYU Abu Dhabi researchers found that bots posing as humans are more efficient at persuading partners to cooperate in a game. However, once their true nature is revealed, cooperation rates drop and their superiority is negated.
A team of researchers at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences found that fish swimming in orderly groups or formations spend less energy and move faster than when swimming alone. The best arrangement, diamond-shaped lattices, yielded the greatest speeds and largest energy savings, confirming a long-held belief.
A nurse-led program has been shown to improve the care of older adults, with improved patient safety, quality of care, and reduced complications. The program addresses issues specific to this population, including falls, medications, and dementia symptom management, and helps healthcare providers become unit-based leaders.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a novel tool called the Micro-Electro-Fluidic Probe (MeFP) that can selectively separate and pattern mammalian cells in an open microfluidic system. The device demonstrates high isolation efficiency, separation purity, and fast pattern deposition rates.
Researchers developed a novel nanoparticle delivery method to treat pain, using a non-opioid drug that previously failed clinical trials. The approach successfully treated pain in mice and rats with improved efficacy and duration of action.
A recent study by NYU College of Global Public Health found that construction workers are the most likely profession to misuse opioids and cocaine. The researchers analyzed data from over 293,000 participants and discovered a strong link between physical demands of construction work and substance use.
Researchers created nano-motors composed of platinum and gold to study movement against currents. The motors' tilt determined their movement, with tilted ones moving against the current by using a front-first downward tilt.
Researchers at NYU discovered that a single amino acid change in E. coli's EmrE transporter protein dramatically alters its structure and function, reducing bacteria's resistance to drugs. This finding may have implications for combating antibiotic resistance and drug development.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi's Center for Genomics and Systems Biology have developed an improved assembly of the date palm genome using long-read sequencing technology. This will help advance research and inform propagation practices for this essential MENA region food source.
A recent study published in Pediatrics found that self-reported suicide attempts are increasing among Black teenagers, even as they decline in other racial and ethnic groups. The study also revealed a significant increase in injuries from suicide attempts among Black male teenagers.
A new study reveals that DFDT, a faster and less toxic insecticide than DDT, was created by German scientists during WWII. The compound kills insects more quickly and in smaller amounts, potentially minimizing its environmental impact.
A team of neuroscientists suggests that the sensation of a 'food coma' after eating may be linked to the formation of long-term memories. In a study on brain activity in Aplysia californica, sea slugs, researchers found that insulin-like molecules play a crucial role in both metabolic and neurotropic functions.
A new study by New York University researchers found that children associate White men with 'brilliant' more than White women, but not Black men and women. Children's views on intellectual abilities differ depending on the ethnicity of the individuals being reasoned about.
A NYU scholar suggests aligning English language proficiency standards with STEM content standards to address the barriers faced by English learners. This would enable them to communicate their ideas and skills more effectively in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classrooms.
The 'EZ Climate' model presents a new approach to carbon pricing, incorporating climate uncertainty into its framework. This approach suggests starting with high prices and adjusting them as uncertainty resolves, rather than the traditional low-and-increasing method.
A study found that LGB individuals with close relationships to their fathers have lower levels of inflammation and cardiovascular risk than those without such support. However, the researchers also discovered that mothers do not appear to play a similar protective role.
A study using fMRI found that the default mode network in the brain responds similarly to aesthetically pleasing images from different domains, indicating a possible universal code for beauty. This discovery may lead to insights into how we experience aesthetic experiences and could inform learning and well-being.
A pipeline program called Saturday Academy at NYU College of Dentistry has shown to increase interest in the health professions, particularly dentistry, among underrepresented high school students. The program exposes students to the field through instruction and hands-on learning, mentoring them through the college application process.
Scientists have confirmed a new mass extinction event occurred 260 million years ago, affecting life on land and in the seas. The event is correlated with massive flood-basalt eruptions, similar to those causing other known severe mass extinctions.
Researchers find taxing sugar content in beverages yields greater health benefits, including reducing obesity rates and Type 2 diabetes cases. The tax could also generate significant economic gains, primarily through savings in healthcare costs.
A new study by New York University researchers finds that the presence of refugees in local communities has no effect on residents' voting behavior or attitudes towards immigration. Despite widespread anti-immigrant sentiments after 2015, attitudes and voting patterns remain unchanged.
Researchers suggest that AI engineers should adopt a broader approach, including qualitative methods, to better understand how AI harms emerge and to avoid documented pitfalls. By integrating social sciences in AI development, they aim to create more democratic and socially just technologies.
Researchers discovered how the process of cell differentiation is orchestrated during embryogenesis, revealing the DNA sequence code of a key gene called hunchback. By understanding how this 'on/off switch' works, scientists gain new insights into genetic activity and its implications for birth defects and disease.
A study by NYU's Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research found that one-third of young adults who use drugs post on social media while high, with nearly half later regretting the behavior. The study highlights the potential social harms associated with substance use, which are often overlooked.
Jiehang Zhang, an NYU physics assistant professor, received a $750,000 grant for his research on quantum systems. The award supports early-career researchers in building America's scientific workforce and sustaining innovation.