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mom and child
Science & Technology
November 8, 2013

Depression Therapy Effective for Poor, Minority Moms

The study tested the effectiveness of interpersonal psychotherapy, a short-term depression treatment that has worked with more advantaged populations. The comparison was clear: home-based, interpersonal psychotherapy lifted depression much more effectively than standard care.

topics: Mt. Hope Family Center, parenting, research finding, Sheree Toth,
girl waving hand in front of her face
Science & Technology
October 31, 2013

‘Seeing’ in the Dark

The eerie ability to see our hand in the dark suggests that the brain combines information from different senses to create perceptions.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Duje Tadin, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
The Science Coalition
University News
October 29, 2013

New Report Highlights UR Start-Ups

New ideas and technologies produced at research universities are essential to U.S. industry and its ability to compete globally.

topics: economic development, entrepreneurship, research funding,
Campus & Community
October 29, 2013

Fulbright Scholars 2013

Meet Rochester’s Record-Breaking Fulbright Recipients This spring, a record-breaking 13 Rochester students and two alums have been awarded 2013-14 Fulbright U.S. Student Grants to advance their studies, perform research, and…

blue and green glowing chip
Science & Technology
October 28, 2013

Super-thin membranes portend tiny pumps

A super-thin silicon membrane could pave the way for diagnostic devices the size of a credit card.

topics: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, James McGrath, Materials Science Program, nanotechnology, research finding,