Zhen Bai: Using AI to advance child development and learning
Computer scientist Zhen Bai develops technology to help kids benefit from and learn about artificial intelligence.
New liquid biopsy method offers avenue to quick, affordable cancer diagnosis
The method uses ultrathin membranes to capture tiny packets of cellular material called extracellular vesicles.
Are video deepfakes powerful enough to influence political discourse?
An expert in AI video generation discusses the technology’s rapid advances—and its current limitations.
Scientists developing microchips with brain and lung tissue to study viral neuroinflammation
Researchers will use tissue-on-chip technology as a new way to explore the relationship between the lungs and brain.
How artificial intelligence is powering the fusion revolution
At the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester scientists harness AI to bring fusion research into sharper focus.
Comparing gene sequences across species to understand aging and dementia
A new grant partners longevity researchers and Alzheimer’s experts at Rochester to study the gene mechanisms that contribute to long and healthy lifespans.
How to design autonomous machines that are more reliable and less costly
An international team of computer scientists has developed a new method to reduce cost-safety tradeoffs.
Turning brain cells on using the power of light
Rochester researchers have refined the noninvasive method of bioluminescent optogenetics to activate parts of the brain.
Why teens with autism struggle with speech intonation
A new study reveals that difficulties in adapting to changes in speech patterns may affect how adolescents with autism understand tone and meaning.
Patented ultrasound technologies improve diagnosis for cancer and other diseases
New technologies developed at Rochester could soon help make ultrasound a more powerful tool for diagnosing cancer, liver disease, and other pathologies.