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Muse statues surrounded by greenery next to Rush Rhees Library are seen via aerial drone
In Photos
September 26, 2024 | 04:27 pm

September 2024 in Photos

Fall colors and crisp temperatures are on the horizon. Here’s a look at how we spent September.

topics: alumni, Department of Biology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, River Campus Libraries,
Stylized, colorful illustration from headshot of Kyle Parker.
From the Magazine
August 6, 2024 | 11:19 am

Basic haircare is not always cut and dried

Barbers and stylists connect with us as humans, care for communities, and make us feel whole, says ClipDart founder Kyle Parker ’18.

topics: Ain Center for Entrepreneurship, alumni, Department of Biology, School of Arts and Sciences,
A baby and a small child pet a dog outside in the middle of a busy crowd
In Photos
July 1, 2024 | 10:31 am

June 2024 in Photos

June took the University of Rochester far afield to lush green spaces and back home again for the sounds of summer. Take a look at how we spent the month.

topics: announcements, Department of Biology, Eastman School of Music, Medical Center, research funding, staff,
Two RNA research scientists in a lab analyzing the results of an experiment on a computer monitor.
Science & Technology
May 10, 2024 | 11:02 am

Rochester and Albany launch new Center of Excellence in RNA research

The joint venture between the University of Rochester and University at Albany will drive economic development through research and training.

topics: Department of Biology, Lynne Maquat, Medical Center, Office of Government and Community Relations, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
Four tubes, each a different color, containing hydrogels frozen in liquid nitrogen and obtained via 3d bioprinting.
Science & Technology
February 5, 2024 | 11:13 am

Printing plant-based pharmaceuticals—without plants

Rochester undergraduates developed a 3D-printing system to replicate chemicals found in plants, including those endangered by climate change.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, awards, Department of Biology, global engagement, School of Arts and Sciences, sustainability, undergraduate research,
Overhead photo of various foods—eggs, shrimp, nuts, salmon, lima beans, milk, peanuts, and brown rice—grouped by type to illustrate nutrient separation of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
Science & Technology
August 31, 2023 | 12:09 pm

Cracking the code of nutrient segregation

New research on fruit flies provides key insights into the nutrients essential for embryo development.

topics: Department of Biology, Michael Welte, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
naked mole rat against a black background. The successful transfer of a naked mole rat's gene that produces HMW-HA to a mouse extends the mouse's lifespan.
Science & Technology
August 23, 2023 | 11:02 am

Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice

The successful gene transfer paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too.

topics: Andrei Seluanov, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, Medical Center, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
Microscopic image of triangular follicle filled with lipid droplets to illustrate role of lipid droplets in fertility.
Science & Technology
June 20, 2023 | 11:20 am

The hidden role of lipid droplets in fertility and beyond

Research on fruit flies led by Michael Welte, a professor of biology, finds that lipid droplets play a role in cellular changes necessary for the growth of the egg—and could affect fertility in myriad organisms.

topics: Department of Biology, featured-post-side, Michael Welte, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Closeup of pink flowers on tree.
Campus Life
May 22, 2023 | 10:05 am

Yellowjackets welcome certification as a Bee Campus USA

The national designation from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is the result of a two-year, student-led effort.

topics: Class of 2023, Department of Biology, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, featured-post-side, School of Arts and Sciences, sustainability,