Rochester researchers seek ‘direct hit’ on leukemic stem cells
An internal funding program, plus the close proximity of the University’s engineering and medical facilities, promotes progress in a potential treatment for acute myeloid leukemia.
Researchers locate area of the brain that responds specifically to singing
New research has identified the neurons that respond to singing, but not to other types of music. The findings provide insights into how the brain processes different sounds.
Will hearing aids ever be as effective as corrective eyewear?
Despite recent advances in hearing aid technology, users frequently complain that the devices tend to amplify all the sounds around them. Rochester researcher Jong-Noon Nam believes a key part of the answer to this problem lies inside the cochlea of the inner ear.
Can a planet have a mind of its own?
Adam Frank, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor of Physics and Astronomy, asks, if a planet with life has a life of its own, can it also have a mind of its own?
Addressing climate change skepticism in rural classrooms
Scientific evidence alone isn’t enough to reach some students in conservative rural regions. Rochester researchers share what else teachers can do to counter climate change resistance.
Moons may yield clues to what makes planets habitable
In the search for Earth-like planets, University of Rochester scientist Miki Nakajima turns to computer simulations of moon formations.
Rochester membranes help researchers capture tiny, telltale vesicles
Extracellular vesicles could provide early detection of diseases such as cancer. But to analyze EVs, scientists first need to catch them. That’s where Rochester professor James McGrath’s nanomembranes come in.
What Airbnb reveals about pricing algorithms
Simon Business School professor Yufeng Huant looks at the pros and cons of using a platform-specific algorithm to set prices.
Using nanodiamonds as sensors just got easier
Rochester researchers have found a new and improved way to extract temperature from the light emitted by a diamond defect.
Who fared better during Covid: those living with or without family?
A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and coauthored by Rochester’s Bonne Le, showed that people who lived with family during COVID-19 had better mental health outcomes than people living alone.