Unlocking the power of photosynthesis for clean energy production
A new grant will allow Rochester researchers to leverage bacteria and nanomaterials to mimic photosynthesis and produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel.
Certain ‘steps’ may reveal signs of super-aging
Research suggests that older adults whose brain performance improves when they combine a cognitive task with walking may be super-agers.
Better breast cancer diagnosis through machine-learning ultrasound
Early results in a study by faculty at the Medical Center and the Hajim School show 98 percent accuracy in predicting malignant tissue.
In the race for RSV vaccine approval, Rochester leads the way
The Medical Center is a national lead site for Pfizer’s phase 3 clinical trial of the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine for older adults.
Was plate tectonics occurring when life first formed on Earth?
Zircon crystals and magmas reveal new information about plate tectonic activity on Earth billions of years ago.
Common dry-cleaning chemical linked to Parkinson’s Disease
An international team of neurologists makes the case that the chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) is driving the global growth in Parkinson’s.
Small, involuntary eye movements help us see a stable world
“Fixational” eye movements play a larger role in vision than previously thought, according to Rochester researchers.
Tapered optical fiber addresses challenge posed by Brillouin scattering
Rochester researchers achieve strong optical-acoustic interactions with long-lived acoustic waves.
Perovskites, a ‘dirt cheap’ alternative to silicon, just got a lot more efficient
By harnessing the power of metals, Rochester researchers are making the material an ever more viable replacement for silicon in solar cells and detectors.
Can hearing loss be reversed?
Neuroscience research reveals new clues about the mechanisms for regrowing the cochlear hair cells that help us hear.