The Power of Prevention: Transforming Healthcare for a Healthier Future
Rutgers University is exploring a cutting-edge healthcare model that places a greater emphasis on primary care and preventive measures rather than emergency care in underserved…
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Mysterious Class of “Strange Metals” Yields Quantum Secrets
Physicists at Rutgers University have offered theoretical perspectives on an experiment involving a “strange metal,” which could play a crucial role in the development of…
Scientists Discover That Eating Too Much During Development Permanently Alters the Brain
Individuals with mothers who were overweight during pregnancy and nursing may face a higher risk of adult obesity, as early overnutrition can reprogram their developing…
Guns Over Masks: Avoiding COVID-19 Precautions Linked to Increased Firearm Purchases
Rutgers researchers analyze how different communities view, manage and respond to risk. A Rutgers study discovered that people who avoid COVID-19 precautions are more likely…
Rutgers Study Reveals Shocking Increase in LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19
A Rutgers study found an increase in intimate partner violence (IPV) frequency among LGBTQ individuals after the COVID-19 pandemic began. The research highlights the need…
Tiny Plastic Particles in Mother’s Food May Impair Fetal Development
According to a study conducted at Rutgers, nanoscale plastic particles, similar to those commonly found in food and water, can transfer from pregnant rats to…
Giants & Microbes Rule the World: Surprising Size Extremes Dominate Earth’s Biomass
Rutgers researchers conduct survey on the body sizes of Earth’s organisms. Life may come in all shapes and sizes, but in nature, the most extreme…
Why Do British People Sound So Smart?
A recent study conducted by Rutgers University reveals that British and American English speakers use the word “right” differently in their daily conversations. Are the…
Scientists Identify “Pioneer Peptide” That May Have Sparked Life on Earth
Research could provide clues to extraterrestrial life. A team of Rutgers University scientists dedicated to pinpointing the primordial origins of metabolism – a set of…
High Risk of Negative Health Consequences: Smokers With Mental Illness Consume the Most Caffeine
Mood, metabolism, and self-medication might explain use patterns among this population, according to Rutgers research. Americans are drinking more caffeinated beverages than ever before, but…
Uncovering the Link Between Immune Cells and Cognitive Decline: Study Offers a New Way to Tackle Alzheimer’s Disease
Could the underproduction of poorly understood immune cells contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive decline? A recent study published in the journal…
Not Safe for Everybody: The Hidden Risk of Green Tea Extract
According to a recent study, although taking high-dose green tea extract for an extended period may offer some protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and…
Rutgers Finds Shocking 500% Increase in Autism in New York-New Jersey Region
Contrary to previous findings, the increase in prevalence disproportionately affected children without co-existing intellectual disabilities. Documented cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the New…
Poor Gut Health May Drive Multiple Sclerosis — But a Better Diet May Ease It
Scientists from the Department of Neurology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School have traced a previously observed connection between the gut microbiome, made up…
Gene Mutation Linked to Autism Found to Overstimulate Brain Cells
A new study led by Rutgers University has highlighted the potential of innovative techniques in understanding and studying mental disorders. A new study led by…
Itchy Eyes and a Runny Nose? Climate Change Could Be Responsible
According to a Rutgers study, the distribution of allergenic pollens may change as the world continues to warm. A team of researchers from the Rutgers…
Insomnia Medications Show Promise in Fighting Drug and Alcohol Addiction
A study conducted by Rutgers University found that changes in the brain can lead to a desire for drugs and demonstrated how certain insomnia medications…
New Study of Immune Cells Could Improve Vaccine Design
The immune system’s ability to remember defeated disease-causing germs and avoid repeat infections is still poorly understood, but new research published in the journal Science…
