Bowhead whales’ secret to long life may lie in a protein
URochester scientists link the whales’ longevity to CIRBP, a DNA-repair protein that could one day help humans live longer.
Wild chimpanzees show human-like cognitive decline with age
Research into changing tool use by chimps in the wild suggests evolutionary origins of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Brain-on-a-chip technology reveals how sepsis and neurodegenerative diseases damage the brain
The cutting-edge tool demonstrates how the blood-brain barrier breaks down and how healthy brains keep it strong.
When Washington tried to starve industries of loans—and failed
Federal regulators pressured banks to withdraw from controversial industries. A new study finds companies simply borrowed elsewhere.
Physicists reach a new milestone in understanding the universe’s fundamental forces
Rochester researchers involved with CERN make groundbreaking measurements of the electroweak mixing angle, strengthening an understanding of particle physics.
Opinion journalism in a polarized age: vital or vitriol?
Rochester philosopher Zeynep Soysal says opinion journalism helps the public navigate uncertainty—if its role is properly framed.
Why teens defy—and how parents can help
New research shows that teens heed warnings more when parents model their values and show understanding.
Tackling head injuries with science
From the sidelines to the front lines, Rochester research is redefining how concussions are detected, treated, and prevented.
Surprising adaptations let yeast beat the heat
By probing yeast proteins, researchers show how other organisms may adapt to rising global temperatures.
Black metal could give a heavy boost to solar power generation
Researchers improved solar power technology by engineering a solar thermoelectric generator 15 times more efficient than current state-of-the-art devices.