Scientists Warn: Common Cleaning Chemical Linked to 500% Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
A common and widely used chemical may be fueling the rise of the world’s fastest-growing brain condition – Parkinson’s disease. For the past 100 years,…
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Scientists Discover Previously Unknown Anatomical Structure in the Brain
The human brain, with its intricacies ranging from neural networks to fundamental biological functions and structures, remains elusive in revealing its secrets. However, recent advancements…
Scientists Create “Reddmatter” – Game-Changing Room-Temperature Superconductor
Researchers have not only raised the temperature, but also lowered the pressure required to achieve superconductivity. In a historic achievement, University of Rochester researchers have…
Overcoming Quantum Limitations: A New Method To Control Electron Spin
Scientists at the University of Rochester have developed a method that overcomes the limitations of electron spin resonance. Quantum science holds the potential to transform…
New Models Help Unveil the Mystery of Life’s Origins on Earth
New research reveals clues about the physical and chemical characteristics of Earth when life is thought to have emerged. About four billion years ago, the…
“Ghostly” Neutrinos Provide Groundbreaking New Way To Investigate the Structure of Protons
Scientists have discovered a new way to investigate the structure of protons using neutrinos, known as ‘ghost particles.’ Neutrinos are one of the most abundant…
The FDA Failed – Banning Fruity Flavors Did Not Stop Vaping
On February 6, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented a ban on the sale of many flavored e-cigarettes, with some exceptions. However,…
Scientists Reveal How Trauma Changes the Brain
Trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s life. Recent research has shed light on how traumatic events can alter the physical structure of…
Defying Conventional Theories: How Does Radiation Travel Through Dense Plasma?
First-of-its-kind experimental evidence contradicts traditional theories about the emission and absorption of radiation by plasmas. While solids, liquids, and gases are familiar states of matter,…
Wild Research Project Reveals How Future Cities on Asteroids Could Work
University of Rochester scientists show how asteroids could be future viable space habitats using physics and engineering principles. During this past year, Jeff Bezos launched…
What Happens if Your Body Clock Is Out of Whack? Disrupted Circadian Rhythms Linked to Cancer
An important molecular link between lung tumor growth and disrupted circadian rhythms has been uncovered by scientists. The discovery is presented in a new paper…
15 Miles in Diameter – Asteroid That Formed Earth’s Largest Crater Bigger Than Previously Believed
Researchers at the University of Rochester have created a more accurate simulation of the impact that created the Vredefort crater two billion years ago. An…
A New Promising Alternative to Opioids for Dental Pain
A recent University of Rochester research demonstrates a possible substitute for opioids for post-dental extraction pain. Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Eastman…
Ancient Rocks Hold Clues to How Earth Avoided a Mars-Like Fate
New paleomagnetic research suggests Earth’s solid inner core formed 550 million years ago and restored our planet’s magnetic field. Swirling liquid iron in the Earth’s…
“Selfish Genetic Elements” – Supergene Wreaks Havoc in a Genome
Biologists from University of Rochester used population genomics to study a selfish ‘supergene’ that skews genetic inheritance. “Selfish genetic elements” litter the human genome. They…
Gene Regulation Might Be the Key to a Longer Lifespan
Researchers from the University of Rochester who are interested in longevity genetics propose new targets to fight aging and age-related disorders. Mammals that age at vastly…
Walking Can Improve Cognitive Function
For some people, walking can boost brain function For a very long time, people have believed that when walking and a task are combined, both…
Ultrafast Computers Are Coming: Laser Bursts Drive Fastest-Ever Logic Gates
Researchers have taken a decisive step toward creating ultrafast computers. A long-standing quest for science and technology has been to create electronics and information processing…
