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.
Scientists leverage ultrasound to build new blood vessels in living tissue
A technology most often used for medical imaging is being repurposed to treat damaged tissue in a range of applications.
New record set in the search for dark matter—with a major assist from Rochester scientists
Researchers collaborating on the world’s most sensitive dark matter detector credit Rochester’s contributions in detecting weakly interacting massive particles.
Cleaning up the aging brain
Rochester scientists are restoring the brain’s trash disposal system with a drug currently used to induce labor.
New ligand-guided technique enhances drug development
Researchers led by Shauna Paradine use chemical “helpers“ called ligands to guide reactions with extreme precision.
Who is more polarized about AI—the tech community or the general public?
An analysis of nearly 34,000 comments on Reddit provides new insights about perceptions of AI after ChatGPT’s launch.