Health & Medicine Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice August 23, 2023 The successful gene transfer paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too.
Health & Medicine Thriving while living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) August 21, 2023 Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are a pressing public health problem—and the University is home to one of only two specialty diagnostic clinics in New York state.
Society & Culture Do the benefits of school choice miss the grade? August 11, 2023 A Rochester economist shares insights everyone should know about such school choice policies, whether or not you’re currently the parent or guardian of school-age children.
Health & Medicine Faculty lauded for research and service contributions August 8, 2023 The US Department of Energy and the European Academy of Sciences are among the organizations recognizing Rochester faculty.
Health & Medicine Rochester faculty appointed to named professorships July 31, 2023 The named positions are part of a long-standing tradition celebrating the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.
Society & Culture Mind the revenue gap July 26, 2023 Rochester political scientists have found that the large disparity in state revenue collection between Western and non-Western states didn’t happen until the 20th century—much later than commonly thought.
Society & Culture Study of headlines shows media bias is growing July 13, 2023 A team from the Department of Computer Science used machine learning to analyze publications across the political spectrum.
University News CAREER awards recognize promising junior faculty June 26, 2023 Four Rochester scientists have received prestigious NSF CAREER awards, presented to early-career faculty members for research and education initiatives.
Health & Medicine Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements across disciplines June 23, 2023 Professional organizations for political science, dance activism, liver transplantation, and more have recently recognized Rochester faculty.
In Photos Creating superconducting circuits June 21, 2023 Rochester researchers led by Machiel Blok are formulating new techniques—including one that uses qudits instead of qubits—to improve superconducting circuits and make quantum computers that are more powerful and reliable. This is how they qudit >>