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Array of six selfies.
Science & Technology
November 15, 2021 | 10:06 am

Software uses selfies to detect early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Rochester computer scientist Ehsan Hoque and his colleagues have harnessed machine learning to accurately identify signs of the neurological disease by analyzing facial muscles.

topics: artificial intelligence, Department of Computer Science, Ehsan Hoque, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, health care, Medical Center, neuroscience, Parkinson's disease, Ray Dorsey, research finding,
Closeup of tweezers grasping tiny chip.
Science & Technology
November 12, 2021 | 11:19 am

Tiny chip provides a big boost in precision optics

Researchers at the Institute of Optics for first time distill novel interferometry into a photonic device.

topics: featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Jaime Cardenas, research finding,
Electric car charging.
Science & Technology
November 8, 2021 | 11:04 am

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.

topics: Andrew White, Center for Integrated Research Computing, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding,
Person in mask holds up a tube containing bright pink liquid.
Science & Technology
November 3, 2021 | 12:28 pm

Researchers develop novel 3D printing technique to engineer biofilms

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.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Hand holds squeegee cleaning a window with blue sky in background to represent hydroxyl radical, the "detergent of the atmosphere."
Science & Technology
November 1, 2021 | 04:08 pm

Better models of atmospheric ‘detergent’ can help predict climate change

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.’

topics: climate change, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lee Murray, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
young woman standing in a chemistry lab
Science & Technology
October 22, 2021 | 01:56 pm

A big leap forward in using iron catalysts for pharmaceuticals

Researchers at Rochester and Maryland describe a novel cross-coupling reaction that could lead to a cheaper way to develop chemical compounds for pharmaceuticals.

topics: Class of 2023, Department of Chemistry, featured-post-side, Michael Neidig, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
box filled with rusty tools and other junk
Science & Technology
October 20, 2021 | 08:35 am

Is ‘junk DNA’ a key to killing cancer cells?

Rochester biologists show how a selfish genetic element called retrotransposons that can cause tumors may also trigger the death of cancer cells.

topics: Andrei Seluanov, cancer, Department of Biology, featured-post, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova, Yang Zhao,
artist's illustration of biomarkers coupled with nanoparticles.
Science & Technology
September 15, 2021 | 11:58 am

Smaller is better for detecting biomarkers of trauma and cancer

Detecting tiny biomarkers circulating in our bodies is problematic and costly. Researchers are developing a cost-effective detection device using nanotechnology.

topics: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, James McGrath, Jeffrey Bazarian, Jonathan Flax, Medical Center, nanoparticles, research finding,