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Christina Muirhead, a computational biologist and population geneticist in the lab of Daven Presgraves, further proves genes develop weapons to combat ‘parasites’ that litter the human genome.

University of Rochester biologists further prove that genes develop weapons to combat the ‘parasites’ that litter the human genome.

topics: Department of Biology, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,

On Veterans Day, we honor those who serve their country, including Eastman School of Music alumni who have played in US military ensembles through the decades.

On Veterans Day, a roundup of Eastman School of Music alumni who have played in US military bands and ensembles through the decades.

topics: Eastman School of Music, veterans,
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Science & Technology
November 8, 2021

Can electric cars help strengthen electrical grids?

Chemical engineering doctoral candidate Heta Gandhi and her advisor, assistant professor Andrew White, have developed a new computer model showing ways to sell surplus energy from electric vehicles to local grids.

A University of Rochester researcher’s new model suggests ways to sell surplus energy from electric vehicles to local grids.

topics: Andrew White, Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding,
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University leaders have moved up by more than a year the implementation date of the previously announced commitment to raise the minimum wage.

University of Rochester leaders have moved up by more than a year the implementation date of the commitment to raise the minimum wage.

topics: community, Human Resources,
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University of Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer and her colleagues are studying how engineered biofilms closely mimic natural ones. Their research may aid in developing drugs to fight the negative effects of these microorganisms that adhere to surfaces.

University of Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer and her colleagues are studying how engineered biofilms closely mimic natural ones.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
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With experience in complex compliance and regulatory issues, attorney Jack Bailey will serve as full-time administrator to the trustees and the president.

Attorney Jack Bailey will serve as full-time administrator to the University of Rochester's board of trustees and president.

topics: announcements, staff,
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New research from Rochester scientist Lee Murray will aid in building more accurate computer models of the hydroxyl radical, an important ‘detergent of the atmosphere.’

New research from University of Rochester scientist Lee Murray will aid in building more accurate computer models of the hydroxyl radical.

topics: climate change, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lee Murray, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
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College-student voting skyrocketed nationwide in 2020, according to a new report—and Rochester students participated at rates above the national averages.

College-student voting skyrocketed nationwide in 2020—and University of Rochester students participated at rates above the national averages.

topics: announcements,
High school student in a mask focuses a camera near a spectrometer.

The University of Rochester’s Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures (CMAP) hosted a five-week internship program this summer for area high school students to learn about high-energy-density physics, perform lab experiments, and work on projects with Rochester physics and astronomy graduate students.

The University of Rochester's Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures hosted an internship program this summer for area high school students.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, education, high-energy-density physics,