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Science & Technology
April 26, 2017 | 12:19 pm

Fruit flies offer gut check on bacteria

Drosophila melanogaster—the common fruit fly—is widely used in laboratory experiments. But what Rochester researchers found when examining the guts of fruit flies in the wild bears little resemblance to what is seen in the lab.

topics: Department of Biology, Drosophila melanogaster, featured-post-side, John Jaenike, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Vincent Martinson,
Science & Technology
April 24, 2017 | 04:56 pm

Gene may hold key to hearing recovery

Medical Center researchers have discovered that a protein implicated in human longevity may also play a role in restoring hearing after noise exposure.

topics: Department of Neuroscience, Medical Center, Patricia White, research finding,
Science & Technology
April 19, 2017 | 10:40 am

Tibet sediments reveal climate patterns from millions of years ago

The Tibetan Plateau in China experiences some of the most extreme weather patterns on Earth, making it an ideal location for Rochester climate scientists to student the complex web of global climate patterns.

topics: Carmala Garzione, climate change, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, global engagement, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Tibet,
Society & Culture
April 13, 2017 | 04:02 pm

Treated mothers pass along benefits of therapy

Study shows children also benefit when mothers receive therapy for depression. Part of the improvement is a result of shifting the mother’s vantage point with time-limited therapy that focuses on resolving symptoms and interpersonal issues.

topics: depression, Elizabeth Handley, Mt. Hope Family Center, parenting, research finding,
Society & Culture
April 7, 2017 | 12:58 pm

Feeling blue? Grab your friends and have fun, say researchers

For those suffering from dysphoria­—general unhappiness or elevated depressive symptoms—a Rochester study has found that experiencing or even just anticipating uplifting events in daily life was related to feeling less depressed that same day.

topics: Department of Psychology, depression, Lisa Starr, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Society & Culture
April 4, 2017 | 12:40 pm

Kids in stressful environments may adapt cognitive skills

A new study shows that early experiences of environmental harshness, in combination with personal temperament, can shape the child’s problem-solving abilities later in life.

topics: child development, Melissa Sturge-Apple, Mt. Hope Family Center, research finding,
Science & Technology
March 31, 2017 | 04:12 pm

Unlocking the secrets of blue notes

In the musical realm, notes “between the cracks” of conventional pitches are called blue notes. Researchers at Rochester are using advanced tools of music technology to unlock the secrets of blue notes.

topics: David Temperley, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Eastman School of Music, Music Theory, research finding, Zhiyao Duan,
Science & Technology
March 13, 2017 | 04:19 pm

Imaging at the speed of light

Chunlei Guo and his team have used lasers to make materials extremely water repellent. Now the researchers can visualize, for the first time, the complete evolution of micro- and nanoscale structural formation on the material’s surface.

topics: Chunlei Guo, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, lasers, research finding,