The New York University College of Nursing will use the grant to develop a simulation-based teaching strategy called D-SETS, which aims to increase cultural competence among nursing educators. The project also focuses on minority recruitment and retention to address the shortage of diverse nursing faculty.
Researchers aim to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a peer-driven intervention to reach, test, and retain heterosexuals at high risk for HIV in their communities. The study will enroll 3400 participants over five years.
The NYU College of Nursing is launching a five-year study to test and link care among injecting drug users (IDUs) in Kenya. The project will leverage the country's new needle syringe program to deliver rapid HIV testing, point-of-care CD4 count, and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence support.
The NYU College of Nursing will conduct a four-year study on combination HIV prevention for Kenyan youth, addressing high-risk behaviors among young males and females in sub-Saharan Africa.
The NYU College of Nursing has received a $1.018 million grant to improve the quality of care through advanced education and practice in its DNP program. The program aims to prepare advanced practice nurses for clinical leadership positions and enhance their knowledge of evidence-based practice.
The NYU College of Nursing will expand its midwifery program to include primary care and health literacy components, aiming to address workforce demands for underserved women. The three-year grant seeks to increase the enrollment, retention, and graduation of diverse students in the program.
Researchers aim to investigate breast cancer patients' susceptibility to lymphedema by evaluating biomarker patterns and genetic factors. The study will collect data from 120 women newly diagnosed with invasive breast cancer to evaluate levels and patterns of proinflammatory biomarkers.
A longitudinal study by researchers at the University of Minnesota found that negative parenting in early infancy predicts later conduct problems in children. Conflict between mothers and toddlers also plays a key role in the development of aggression.
The New York University College of Nursing is conducting a two-year study on the impact of internationally educated nurses on patient safety in nursing homes. The research aims to identify differences and similarities in care processes and outcomes among RNs and LPNs/VNs.
New York University and University of Iowa biologists have identified a critical protein called Zelda that orchestrates gene networks in an exquisitely coordinated fashion. The researchers found that Zelda is essential for the proper order of gene interactions, leading to drastic changes in body plan formation if absent.
Researchers at NYU have developed a self-replication process using artificial DNA tile motifs, capable of producing complex structures with varying patterns and functions. The breakthrough could lead to the creation of new materials with unique properties.
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.