A Rutgers-led research team has received a $3.3 million NIH grant to develop technology that combines advanced ultrasound and magnetic resonance images to pinpoint cancerous tissue during biopsies. This could lead to more accurate diagnoses and reduced false negatives.
Physicists at Rutgers University have discovered new properties in a material that could result in efficient and inexpensive plastic solar cells. The discovery reveals that energy-carrying particles generated by packets of light can travel much farther in organic semiconductors, increasing the practicality of solar-generated electricity.
Rutgers University has received a $47.5 million grant from the NIH to study protein structures and their impact on diseases. The grant supports two major programs: NESG, which develops new methods for determining protein structures, and SBKB, which collects and disseminates protein structure information worldwide.
HIV-1 virus uses ATP to remove AZT, a widely used AIDS treatment, allowing it to replicate itself. This discovery helps researchers understand why anti-AIDS treatments can fail, enabling the development of more effective treatments for HIV patients.
A Rutgers-led research team will design a 'clean-slate' network architecture to accommodate the shift of Internet traffic to smart cellular phones, tablet computers and emerging mobile data services. The goal is to make the mobile Internet reliable, available, secure and trustworthy.
Rutgers marine scientist Elisabeth Sikes and her colleagues discovered a regional 'de-gassing' of carbon dioxide in the South Pacific and Southern Ocean after the last ice age, challenging global assumptions. This finding has significant implications for understanding ocean CO2 dynamics and geo-engineering.
Researchers at Rutgers University warn that wireless tire pressure monitoring systems can be intercepted and spoofed, potentially tracking drivers' locations and triggering false warnings. The lack of input validation and data encryption in these systems makes them vulnerable to security threats.
Researchers developed a method to accurately assess prostate cancer severity by analyzing magnetic resonance images and spectra. This technique has shown over 90% accuracy in distinguishing low-grade from high-grade prostate cancers, which could lead to better patient management and cost savings.
Researchers at Rutgers University studied the doubly magic isotope of tin with 50 protons and 82 neutrons, providing insights into its stability and potential formation in supernova explosions. The study's findings may also contribute to developing next-generation nuclear reactors and forensic analysis techniques.
A Rutgers-Camden psychologist has found a link between reality TV shows and the likelihood of teenagers undergoing cosmetic surgery. The study suggests that exposure to these programs can lead to a desire for plastic surgery as a means of self-satisfaction, with some participants describing it as an 'inspirational' experience.
A Rutgers study found that male modesty is viewed as a weakness, negatively impacting employability and earnings potential. In contrast, female modesty has no negative connotations.
Rutgers researchers have discovered the genetic basis for a hard kernel in quality protein maize (QPM) corn, which is essential for economical and nutritious food crops. The findings could lead to better hybrids and increase the supply of this nutritional staple in developing countries.
Research in the Western Antarctic Peninsula is crucial due to rapid climate change, with 87% of glaciers in retreat and sea ice no longer present. A multi-platform approach combining ships, satellites, and sensors will help quantify heat budgets and understand interactions between ice, atmosphere, and ocean.
Researchers have discovered that certain RNA viruses, including Poliovirus and Hepatitis C virus, copy themselves by seizing a cellular enzyme to create replication factories enriched in phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate (PI4P) lipids. This process enables the viruses to attract and stimulate the enzymes needed for replication.
Alcohol-dependent women with supportive spouses may benefit from couples therapy, which maintained gains longer than individual therapy. Women with depression also did better in couples therapy, highlighting the importance of social support for change.
The Rutgers Stem Cell Research Center has derived new human embryonic stem cell lines, addressing concerns of contamination in previously approved lines. The center also offers a training course for stem cell scientists, with over 100 trained researchers to date.
The Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository is experiencing unprecedented demand for its services, doubling every two to three years, due to the growing need for genetic clues to autism, schizophrenia, and other diseases. The new expansion will turn the repository into a robotics-driven laboratory, allowing for deeper and finer geno...
A study by Rutgers University Professor Beverly Tepper examines the link between tasting a bitter compound and obesity risk in women. Non-tasters tend to consume more added fats, suggesting a potential connection between genetic traits and dietary habits.
Researchers at Rutgers University found that mice trained to improve their working memory exhibit improved cognitive abilities and remain sharper as they age. Early training appears to have a lasting impact on the mice's intelligence.
Researchers at Rutgers University developed a modified PlayStation 3-based system to improve hand functions in teenagers with cerebral palsy. The system improved participants' abilities to perform daily activities such as brushing teeth and dressing.
Researchers Sang-Wook Cheong and Daniel Friedan receive American Physical Society prizes for their work on multiferroics and critical phenomena, respectively. Their discoveries have potential applications in semiconductor electronics, solar cells, and data storage.
Janet Golden is researching how demographic factors and cultural expectations shape infant care practices in the US. She will analyze baby books and family papers to understand changes in American life over the past century.
Researchers have developed a nanotechnology approach that allows for targeted and simultaneous delivery of cancer-killing drugs and genetic drugs to prevent resistance. The treatment shows promise in eliminating side effects associated with chemotherapy.
Rutgers University researchers have demonstrated a new security threat against smart phone users, showing how malware can eavesdrop on calls, track locations, and drain batteries. The study highlights the vulnerability of mobile operating systems to attacks similar to desktop computers.
A team of computer scientists at Google, Rutgers University, and universities in California, Michigan, and Virginia will explore ways to create low power modes in servers. The goal is to conserve 40-50% of the power consumed by current servers.
Researchers developed a brain-based model to understand how Parkinson's affects learning and attention, highlighting the role of dopamine in non-motor symptoms. The study shows that dopamine medications enhance attentional performance in patients.
The Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation has received $8.8 million in federal funding to develop a new bridge maintenance technology. The project aims to detect flaws in bridge decks early, extend bridge life, and reduce maintenance costs by analyzing ground-penetrating radar and seismic data.
Rutgers computer scientists are developing a new approach to strengthen online security by asking users activity-based personal questions, making it harder for intruders to guess answers. Early studies suggest these questions related to recent activities are more robust than traditional security questions.
The university has established a new Q-STEP program, which provides support and resources to increase the graduation rate of students in science and math fields. The five-year grant aims to improve retention and success in these disciplines, with goals including increased group study opportunities and assigned academic advisors.
Researchers at Rutgers University have discovered novel electronic properties in 2D carbon structure graphene, exhibiting strongly correlated behavior among charge-carrying particles. The findings are similar to superconductivity observed in some metals and complex materials, enabling the flow of electric current with no resistance.
Researchers aim to improve prostate cancer identification using MRI technology. Powerful high-resolution MRI can reveal cancerous tissue and pinpoint its location.
A Rutgers University research team has identified the mechanism that causes learning and memory formation during sleep. Short transient brain events called sharp wave ripples are responsible for consolidating memory and transferring learned information from the hippocampus to the neocortex, where long-term memories are stored.
The National Science Foundation awards Rutgers $7.6 million for research in clean and sustainable energy resources using biotechnology and nanotechnology. Graduate students will also benefit from the grants, which support training in policy and economic issues related to clean energy development.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to a range of adverse outcomes, including learning disabilities and increased susceptibility to diseases. The destruction of beta-endorphin neurons in the hypothalamus region can result in permanent impairment of stress and immune system functions throughout life.
A Rutgers University—Camden biochemist is creating a database for quick background checks on all known enzyme functions, including energy-creators like ATP and ADP. The goal is to create a standard vocabulary to describe how enzymes function for the biomedical community.
A $5 million, 5-year program funded by NSF aims to double the number of minority undergraduate degrees in STEM disciplines. Academic support programs, including tutoring and peer-led team learning, will be provided to help students overcome barriers to success.
Scientists at Rutgers University and UCLA have developed a highly accurate way to peer into the brain to uncover a person's mental state. They found that specific mental functions do not correspond directly with certain brain areas but rather a unique pattern of neural connections.
Researchers found that Parkinson's patients exhibit a selective impairment in learning from reward, but not from negative outcomes. Treatment with dopamine agonists improves learning from positive outcomes, but impairs learning from negative outcomes.
A waste disposal protein called p62 is responsible for disposing of damaged proteins in cells, preventing the accumulation of toxic waste that can promote cancer tumor growth. Researchers discovered that controlling p62 levels can stimulate autophagy and lead to tumor suppression.
Researchers at Rutgers University have discovered a potential new treatment for childhood epilepsy, using the therapeutic drug rapamycin to suppress epileptic seizures in mice. The study, published in Disease Models and Mechanisms, shows promise for treating cortical dysplasia, a common cause of childhood epilepsy.
Researchers at Rutgers University discovered the brain processes visual input during eye movements but blocks it from awareness, contradicting current theory of saccadic suppression. This new understanding may improve treatment for conditions like schizophrenia and dyslexia associated with visual processing deficits.
A Rutgers study found that only 60% of Americans check their homes for recalled food products, and even fewer take action after finding a recall. The study suggests that personalizing communications about food recalls can increase consumer engagement.
A specific DNA change has been identified as a potential mechanism for developing schizophrenia. The research found that the altered gene increases expression in cells grown in culture, echoing findings in postmortem brain samples from individuals with schizophrenia.
Rutgers and Purdue universities will receive up to $30 million over six years to conduct research on information technologies for homeland security. The Rutgers team, led by DIMACS, will focus on data sciences, while Purdue's visualization sciences team will lead the other part of the center.
Researchers at Rutgers University have made significant progress in developing an HIV vaccine by identifying a crucial part of the virus that is common to most varieties. They created a method to immunize animals with this target, resulting in antibodies that can stop a diverse set of HIV isolates.
Researchers found phytoplankton levels decreasing in northern part of peninsula and increasing in southern part over past 30 years. This shift may contribute to decline of penguin populations.
Two studies by Rutgers University researchers found a significant correlation between cell phone use and motor vehicle fatalities, including pedestrian deaths. The studies suggest that crackdowns on cell phone use are necessary to reduce these accidents.
The Ileret footprints, found in Kenya, display human-like arch and short toes associated with an upright bipedal stance. The prints are attributed to Homo ergaster or early Homo erectus, a hominid with body proportions similar to modern humans.
Researchers found a reversible diode made from the material, allowing current flow in one direction under certain conditions and in the opposite direction under different conditions. The material also generates current when light falls on it, making it a potential candidate for future solar cells.
Researchers at Rutgers University have created a novel gene silencing platform called U1 Adaptor that targets RNA biosynthesis. The platform has the potential to treat diseases resistant to current RNAi approaches and can inhibit genes that do not respond to existing methods.