Researchers identified a mechanism for regulating color vision by studying the fly's visual system, showing that Rhodopsins can prevent incorrect gene expression and maintain color discrimination. The findings also offer insights into how genes controlling color detection are turned on and off.
A new study finds that congestion pricing works best when partnered with land-use planning, suggesting that the two strategies are mutually supportive. The study analyzed data from a Portland mileage-fee pilot program and found that VMT reduction is greater in traditional neighborhoods than suburban ones.
Researchers will explore how gene networks in the rice leaf respond to changing environmental conditions, particularly temperature and water availability. The study aims to develop crop varieties that can thrive under a range of circumstances, improving food security globally.
A three-year study will investigate the psychological factors associated with suicide among LGBT youth, including thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness. The research aims to identify risk factors and develop preventive messaging and interventions to reduce suicidal behaviors.
Scientists have devised a way to measure the impact of age on bacterial growth rates, allowing for new understanding and modeling of bacterial populations. This development could provide new insights into how genetic factors affect their life cycle and potentially lead to alternative methods to curb bacterial growth.
Researchers found that HIV detection odds differ by method, with social networks and partner services outperforming alternative venue testing. The study suggests a multi-faceted approach to HIV prevention is needed, acknowledging individual differences within the demographic.
Researchers at NYU's Center for Neural Science have identified the hippocampus and perirhinal cortex as crucial brain areas involved in integrating 'what' and 'when' information. This discovery enhances our understanding of how memories are processed and may lead to new approaches for addressing memory-related disorders.
Researchers at New York University's Department of Chemistry have created a molecular polyhedron, a 13 Archimedean solid that can serve as a cage-like framework to trap other molecular species. The structure was formed by designing the assembly of two kinds of hexagonal molecular tiles using 72 hydrogen bonds.
Researchers at NYU developed a compound that blocks signaling from a protein implicated in many types of cancer, including various developmental disorders and diseases. The compound disrupts the Sos-Ras interaction, which is crucial for stemming the production of cancer cells.
Researchers have discovered a human ancestor older than previously believed, contradicting the Out of Africa model and suggesting a different role for Homo erectus. The findings, published in PLoS One, indicate that Homo erectus went extinct before modern humans arrived in Indonesia.
Researchers identified a critical node, defective proventriculus (dve), in a network regulating Rhodopsin gene expression. This interlocked feed-forward loop (FFL) motif controls cell-type specific expression, restricting and inducing Rhodopsin presence in different photoreceptors.
A new study published in Health Affairs found that Massachusetts' pioneering pay-for-performance program did not identify or reduce racial and ethnic disparities in Medicaid patient care. The program aimed to improve quality of care, but its assumptions about diverse hospital populations were proven incorrect.
Researchers at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences developed an algorithm for pose estimation, which involves detecting specific objects or individuals under various conditions. They achieved this by utilizing a unique visual database from the Dutch band C-Mon & Kypski's music video crowd-sourcing project.
The Brazilian health system has expanded health care coverage, improved population health, and reduced inequalities, yet universal and equitable coverage remains elusive. Constraints on health care financing, infrastructure, and human resources hinder the goal of universal access.
A team of genome researchers has concluded that domesticated rice may have first appeared as far back as approximately 9,000 years ago in the Yangtze Valley of China. The study used large-scale gene re-sequencing to analyze the evolutionary history of domesticated rice.
Researchers found that implicit racial biases predict disparities in perceived trustworthiness of Black and White faces, as well as differences in willingness to risk money with partners. These findings suggest that unconscious attitudes may drive rapid evaluations in the absence of additional information.
The NYU Courant Institute is developing a bird-sized, self-flying plane with AI-powered vision for navigation. The plane will use convolutional networks to quickly interpret its environment and navigate through forests and urban environments.
Researchers found that cave fish sleep significantly less than surface fish, with an average of 110-250 minutes per day. Genetic studies revealed a dominant gene responsible for reduced sleep in cave fish, which may be linked to human insomnia and other sleep disorders.
A study by researchers at New York University found overlapping neurological mechanisms between goal-directed actions and habitual behaviors. The findings suggest that the brain's systems for different behaviors are more intertwined than previously thought, paving the way for addressing addiction and similar maladies.
New York University physicists have developed a method for packing microscopic spheres that can improve various commercial products, such as pharmaceutical lotions and ice cream. The researchers manipulated the properties of emulsions using statistical mechanics and depletion attraction to create materials with desired properties.
A NYU nursing-dental research team will assess the feasibility of using gingival crevicular blood to gauge hemoglobin A1C levels as a means of diagnosing diabetes and identifying pre-diabetes. The study aims to determine if there is a correlation between A1C finger-stick and oral blood samples.
NYU's Robert Fergus, Jinyang Li, and Matthieu Wyart receive $50,000 fellowships to support their innovative work on computer vision, machine learning, and physical systems. The awards recognize the potential of these rising stars in their respective fields.
Fossil discoveries from the last decade are being reevaluated by biological anthropologists who argue that some fossils may not be human ancestors. The authors propose a more nuanced explanation, considering alternative interpretations and shared characteristics with other species.
Researchers found that inhibiting protein synthesis affects memory consolidation, but not reconsolidation. This discovery highlights the challenges in understanding and addressing memory-related disorders like PTSD.
Researchers Jacek Debiec and Regina Sullivan are studying neural circuits to understand how fear is passed from mother to offspring in rats. This research aims to develop early therapeutic remedies for anxiety disorders related to trauma.
A team of researchers demonstrated that the brain predicts consequences of rapid eye movements, improving accuracy in identifying objects. This process, which precedes eye movements, speeds up subsequent actions towards targets.
Researchers found that stress activates memory recall of unrelated experiences in laboratory rats, which may offer insights into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related conditions. The study's results suggest that traumatic stress can reactivate non-traumatic memories, linking them to the traumatic experience.
Four New York University researchers have been recognized for their groundbreaking work in various scientific fields. Evgeny Nudler, Daniela Schiller, Neal Weiner, and Elza Erkip received funding to support their research on transcription, memory, dark matter, and wireless communications.
A NYU scientist concludes that Charles Darwin's theory of gradual evolution is not supported by geological history. Instead, Scottish horticulturist Patrick Matthew proposed a more accurate theory, highlighting the role of catastrophic mass extinctions in driving evolutionary changes.
Researchers at New York University developed a method to shape solid materials, such as glass, metal, or stone, using a corn starch solution. By applying pressure from a motor-powered sphere through the solution, they can create precise indentations and depressions in the material.
Researchers at NYU's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences developed an algebraic model to predict DNA hybridization, enabling the monitoring of cell gene expression and genome characterization. The study provides a new tool for understanding biological systems and enhancing cancer and genetics research.
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $3.75 million grant to develop BigPlant v1.0, a computational tool that analyzes all sequenced plant genomes within a phylogenetic framework. The project aims to discover genes responsible for economic traits like seed development.
New York University has received a $1.6 million National Science Foundation grant to upgrade its Structural DNA Nanotechnology facility, enhancing its experimental capacity and creating a state-of-the-art laboratory setting. The facility will also bolster NYU's competitive edge in the field of structural DNA nanotechnology.
Researchers analyzed 16,000 traits in the worm Caenorhabditis elegans to find that genes located near the ends of chromosomes varied more than those in the middle. This discovery suggests that evolution is less about trait characteristics and more about where genes affecting those traits reside.
Researchers at NYU have developed a method to prevent the growth of crystals that form cystine kidney stones by using a synthetic inhibitor. This breakthrough may lead to a new approach to preventing cystine stones and offers hope for individuals affected by this disease.
Current energy technologies, such as solar and wind electricity, are not enough to achieve massive market penetration due to limitations in storage and intermittent power supply. Additionally, reliance on fossil fuels is growing again, driven by increasing demand for natural gas and oil as production peaks.
Researchers at New York University have developed a new sodium MRI method that can detect osteoarthritis in its early stages. By analyzing the concentration of sodium ions in cartilage, this non-invasive technique provides a clear map of glycosaminoglycan (GAG) distribution, essential for diagnosing and monitoring diseases.
NYU researchers found that periodontal inflammation increases cognitive dysfunction risk in healthy individuals and those with Alzheimer's. The study linked gum inflammation to brain inflammation, neurodegeneration, and Alzheimer's disease.
Chemists from NYU and Russia's St. Petersburg State University have created crystals with a twisting mechanism that reverses when they thicken, creating needles with colorful helical structures.
A nationwide US plan to pay hospitals for performance may exacerbate existing healthcare disparities, as hospitals in under-resourced areas lose funding to those in more affluent regions. The study found that US hospitals in richer economic areas achieved higher clinical process scores than their counterparts in less-advantaged areas.
Researchers at NYU identified a key mechanism in the brain's computation of sound location, challenging existing theories. The study found that neurons respond to the rise time of synaptic inputs rather than their width.
A New York University study found that children living in areas where homicides are committed have lower reading and verbal test scores. The research suggests that violence can impact children's cognitive skills, regardless of whether they witness it directly or are personally victimized.
Movshon and Stanford's William T. Newsome receive award for their decades-long research on how the brain reconstructs images to support perception, linking perception to specific neural activity
Researchers identified Clock and cycle genes involved in the interaction between feeding and sleep behaviors. The study found that these genes aid in sleep under food deprivation conditions, highlighting the complex role of genetics in behavioral decision-making.
Researchers have developed a new model to investigate the link between tobacco use and oral cancer, using carcinogens found in tobacco smoke. The study shows that this approach can lead to better understanding of oral cancer initiation, progression, and prevention.
A new study published in the journal Neuron found that individuals with autism exhibit normal responses in their mirror neuron system, a brain area involved in social communication. The findings contradict previous theories suggesting a dysfunctional mirror system as the cause of autism's social difficulties.
Researchers at NYU and Nanjing University have created a DNA-based assembly line that can efficiently produce novel materials on the nanoscale. The system uses three components: DNA origami, programmable cargo-donating devices, and a DNA walker, allowing for precise control over material creation.
Researchers have identified a new outermost layer of protection on bacterial spores, known as the 'spore crust', which may be a common feature of all spore-forming bacteria. This discovery was made using advanced microscopy techniques and offers new insights into the survival methods of these resilient organisms.
Researchers found that the amygdala distinguishes between different fear memories and retrieves them selectively. The study suggests a more sophisticated storage and recall capacity than previously thought, with implications for addressing specific fear memories.
Physicists at NYU have created colloidal dispersions with programmable particle interactions, offering opportunities for engineering smart composite particles and new functional materials. The 'lock and key' mechanism allows specific particles to join together based on shape, marking a next step in understanding self-assembly processes.