Rutgers-Newark has received a powerful computer grant, which will enable researchers to analyze brain activity more efficiently. The new supercomputing cluster allows for faster processing of massive amounts of data generated by human brain scans.
Despite 80% of processed American food containing genetically modified ingredients, only 26% of Americans believe they have ever eaten GM foods. A new study found that self-reported and objective knowledge of biotechnology remains low in the US, but opinions on GM foods are open to change.
The Rutgers-led MetroMath project aims to develop effective instructional strategies and leverage existing resources to improve math education in urban schools. The center will offer graduate-level seminars, mentored internships, and professional development programs for over 300 teachers.
Rutgers University has secured $3.5 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore biodiversity in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The five-year program aims to discover new compounds with potential pharmaceutical applications, while also conserving native biodiversity.
Researchers at Rutgers University have developed a bio-nano motor using virus-based proteins that can perform linear opening and closing motion. The tiny motor is small enough to line up with human hair, enabling potential use in systems for sensing temperature or position.
Phytoplankton's shift to red pigments occurred due to a global ocean oxygen depletion, which paved the way for their evolution. This discovery reveals how the ocean's chemistry has been dominated by red phytoplankton ever since.
According to Lawrence R. Rabiner, voice control will become as accurate and efficient as keyboard or mouse input, allowing for a new era of human-machine interaction. Devices will be network accessible and controllable from anywhere, blurring the lines between work life and home life.
Researchers pinpointed nerve cells in the nucleus accumbens shell that respond to environmental stimuli associated with prior drug use. This finding may aid in developing targeted treatments for relapse prevention.
The Protein Data Bank has released the three-dimensional structure of the SARS virus protease, which will accelerate the search for effective treatments. The rapid processing enabled by PDB's technology will enable more efficient paths to developing drugs for treating SARS.
Scientists discover that community assembly history influences productivity-biodiversity relationships in natural ecosystems. Experimental study with microorganisms reveals that the sequence of species arrival affects these relationships, which is a key factor in understanding diversity patterns.
A joint U.S.-Georgian team aims to develop a novel treatment against bacterial pathogens causing salmonella infection. The grant supports phage therapy research to prevent massive outbreaks and address growing antibiotic resistance.
Researchers at Rutgers University have developed a genetic road map that identifies sources of disease by analyzing single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). The map, which is the first of its kind, provides detailed information on gene interactions and will enable scientists to conduct large-scale genotyping with greater efficiency.
Researchers identified 'dominance complementation' as a key factor in hybrid vigor, revealing that hybrids benefit from genes and regulatory factors beyond simple parent combinations. This discovery could lead to stronger, healthier, or more productive corn strains.
Rutgers University has been awarded millions by the NIH for its genetic research efforts, expanding its capabilities to study disease genetics globally. The new funding will support researchers in studying common pools of subjects to identify genes predisposing individuals to diseases.
The Rutgers Center for Genetic Research on Mental Disorders will investigate the genetic basis of mental disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and depression. The center aims to identify inherited factors that determine individual likelihood for developing each disorder.
A new species of the gentian family, Macrocarpaea apparata, has been discovered in Ecuador. The plant was found to have yellowish-white bell-shaped flowers that emerge only as darkness falls, mirroring the magical concept of apparition.
Researchers Mark Gluck, Catherine Myers, and Martijn Meeter propose a novel interpretation of how the brain organizes sensory input into memories. They suggest that the entorhinal cortex handles incremental learning, while the hippocampus stores episodic memory.
The team has produced a complete and accurate rice genome sequence, which will help improve crop yields and feed the world's population. The achievement is made possible by Rutgers' participation in Reinvest in Rutgers program, funded by the state of New Jersey.
The new center will conduct basic nuclear science research and partner with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory to acquire specific data for the DOE's scientific and engineering effort to maintain the nation's nuclear weapons. The partnership aims to engage faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students in nuclear science research.
Researchers at Rutgers University and Los Alamos National Laboratories used computer simulations to predict that heated plutonium will collapse five percent in volume and exhibit anisotropic elastic properties, leading to unusual deformation behaviors. This study aims to aid material scientists and engineers in storing the metal.
A Rutgers scientist has found evidence of 'onions' in space, which are tiny but intricate components of nanotechnology. The discovery confirms that carbon onions are responsible for the way light is absorbed by dust in deep space.
A Rutgers researcher has discovered a gene that causes melanoma by expressing differently in skin cells compared to brain cells. The finding provides new insights into the disease's development and could lead to more targeted treatments.
The IR-4 project supports research and development of natural pest control tools for specialty crops. The program aims to provide effective alternatives to traditional pesticides, benefiting farmers, homeowners, and consumers.
Researchers investigate how changes in polymer environment and glass transition temperature impact stability in medical implants. Hydration can affect polymer degradability and structural stability, highlighting the need for tailored material properties.
A Rutgers researcher has made a groundbreaking discovery that the brains of dyslexic children can be rewired to improve reading skills through intensive training. Dyslexia, affecting 5-10% of Americans, is characterized by difficulties in processing language.
A Rutgers researcher is using brain signal analysis to better understand attention deficit disorder (ADD) and schizophrenia. By monitoring brain activity in real-time, the study aims to identify common patterns of interaction that can help define brain profiles for individuals with these conditions.
A newly discovered fossil from Tanzania provides a key anatomical link between two other known specimens, H. rudolfensis and the original H. habilis type specimen. The discovery reshuffles our understanding of early human ancestry, suggesting that all three specimens are likely members of the same species - Homo habilis.
Expert Clarke emphasizes the importance of communication, infrastructure development, and international cooperation in preparing for asteroid impacts. He highlights the need for countries to have comprehensive civil defense plans and to prioritize population relocation and geographical redevelopment.
Marine geologist Peter Rona describes a metal-rich mound, two-and-a-half miles under the Atlantic Ocean, composed of copper, iron, zinc, gold, and silver. The ocean's crust is cracked into plates that allow heat and materials to escape, creating habitats and energy for microbes that can be used in various applications.
Phytoplankton, especially diatoms with silicon, play a crucial role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, warmer ocean temperatures hinder this process, creating a global warming Catch-22.
Researchers at Rutgers-Newark are using electrical imaging to monitor the performance of permeable reactive barriers, which remove contaminants from groundwater. The study aims to improve the understanding of iron wall impacts and develop a tool for long-term monitoring of underground technologies.
A nationwide survey of adoption agencies found that 63% of respondents accepted applications from homosexual individuals, with nearly 38% having made at least one adoption. Key factors impacting willingness included religious affiliation and the type of children placed.
The NIH has awarded a $4.6 million grant to Rutgers University to develop new and effective drugs for AIDS. The five-year program will use structure-based drug design to identify proteins involved in HIV transmission and develop inhibitors that can overcome drug resistance.
A Rutgers-led consortium has received $6.5 million in funding from the NIH to determine the three-dimensional structure of hundreds of new proteins. The project aims to make protein structure determination less expensive and develop new techniques.
A Rutgers University study shows that Prozac treatment preserves female learning ability even under stress. Chronic Prozac treatment was found to be effective in protecting females from the negative effects of stressful experiences on learning. The researchers also found that males and females respond differently to stressful experiences.
The Rutgers project aims to develop software that allows medical researchers and physicians to share and analyze brain imaging data online, improving the understanding of brain disorders. The new search tools will focus on dynamic brain activity, filtering away secondary signals to reveal underlying pathways.
Scientists at Rutgers and Albert Einstein College of Medicine investigate C. elegans worm model to understand age-related muscle deterioration. They find a key enzyme involved in this process, which could lead to novel therapeutic strategies for sarcopenia in humans.
Rutgers University is leading a $12.3 million NSF grant to improve math and science education in New Jersey schools, focusing on teacher recruitment, training, and performance. The project aims to increase achievement gaps and reduce disparities in STEM education for underrepresented students.
Rutgers University has been awarded $4.3 million by the NSF for the Maize Genome Sequencing Project, which aims to sequence the maize genome and understand its complex genetic structure. The project has the potential to improve crop yields and develop new approaches to genomic studies.
A Rutgers University researcher found that dopamine loss causes brain connections to reorganize, leading to impaired motor control. The study suggests that this permanent change may explain why current treatments fail to restore complex movements in Parkinson's disease patients.
A Rutgers University study found that applying caffeine and green tea's epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) topically to skin can significantly inhibit cancer formation in mice. The substances show highly selective action on cancer cells, leaving normal skin cells unaffected.
Two new drugs, Dapivirine and R165335, have shown great promise in Phase I and II clinical trials against drug-resistant HIV strains. These compounds are derived from the dianilinopyrimidine family and have been tested as a viable candidate for treating AIDS in developing countries.
Researchers David Merritt and Ron Ekers developed a mathematical model suggesting that supermassive black holes merge when their host galaxies collide. The model demonstrates the realignment of larger black holes, resulting in sudden changes in jet direction, which can be observed as X-shaped patterns in galaxy images.
Rutgers researchers found that acetaminophen can exert an antioxidant effect on heart muscle cells, blocking damage caused by oxidants. The study suggests that acetaminophen may play a role in preventing some of the damaging effects of cardiovascular disease and hardening of the arteries.
Regular cranberry juice consumption could reduce UTI development and need for antibiotics, potentially slowing antibiotic resistance. Cranberry's anti-adhesion properties prevent bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract.
Buszaki's research published in Science and Nature reveals the neural code used by brain cells to communicate, including wave-like bursts that shape connections in the newborn brain. This breakthrough has significant implications for understanding how memories are formed and how the brain develops.
Researchers found that closely related genes in maize can be located elsewhere in the genome, leading to increased hybrid vigor. This discovery has important implications for improving agriculture and developing new, more productive lines of corn.
Researchers at Rutgers University have created a new approach to increase protein content in corn without using genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The discovery has the potential to improve nutritional health in Third World countries where corn is a staple food.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator Awards program funds research initiatives addressing cultural influences on pain management, the right to healthcare, and the impact of regulation on human subjects. The newly funded projects will provide fresh insights to inform health policy.
Researchers analyzed iridium levels and magnetic fields to correlate with plant and animal life, suggesting a comet or asteroid impact led to the rise of dinosaurs in the Jurassic period. This impact is thought to have cleared the way for other species to adapt, ultimately paving the way for dinosaur dominance.