Where Did Americans Find Information for the 2024 Election?
mericans rely primarily on personal networks and news media for voting information about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to a survey by researchers at Rutgers and other universities. Younger adults and people with less formal education seek information...
The HELIX At Rutgers Gets $50M In Research Funding From The NIH.
Rutgers University will receive $50 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a linchpin of federal cash that will be the backbone of funding for research work planned to be undertaken at the HELIX. The HELIX is the five-acre science, tech and "innovation...
New NJACTS Publication
Please read Dr. Horton's article in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology titled, "Validation of new medication use algorithms as proxies for worsening disease activity in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis." The landscape of therapies for juvenile...
What if your baby’s organs are filled with plastic? New research reveals disturbing truth.
In recent years, plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental issues, raising concerns about its impact on both the planet and human health. From oceans filled with plastic waste to microplastics infiltrating our food supply, the pervasive...
Swallowing Toothpaste Is Unhealthy. A Rutgers Professor Developed a Toothbrush with Suction Power.
Ever wondered how astronauts brush their teeth? Often, they end up swallowing their toothpaste, just like children and people with special care needs, which can harm their overall health. Maxine Strickland, an associate professor of diagnostic sciences at the Rutgers...
Most Pregnant Women Exposed to ‘Hormone-Disrupting’ Chemical in Food.
Studies in mice have shown that the fungal toxin zearalenone can mimic estrogen, and it might hamper reproduction. It's not yet clear if the "mycoestrogen" compound can do the same in women. However, a new study finds that nearly all pregnant women ingest zearalenone...
Rutgers launches $10M plan to become AI, data science leader.
Leaders from Rutgers University-New Brunswick recently revealed a $10 million investment into a multi-pronged AI and data science initiative. The product of more than a year of strategic planning, the effort aims to advance the university’s capabilities as well as...
Rutgers-New Brunswick Leadership Reveals Plan to Foster Research and Scholarship in AI and Data Science.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick leaders have made an initial investment of $10 million to advance the university’s capabilities and expand the scope of its research and scholarship on artificial intelligence and data science, with the expectation of producing the...
New Study Links Falls to Increased Risk of Dementia in Older Adults.
Dementia is a devastating disease that impacts one in 10 older Americans. But while many people want to avoid developing dementia, the exact causes of the condition have remained largely a mystery. Now, new research has found one potential risk factor for developing...
Microplastics found in nose tissue at base of brain, study says.
Tiny plastic shards and fibers were found in the nose tissue of human cadavers, according to a small new study. The threads and microplastic pieces were discovered in the olfactory bulb, the part of the nose responsible for detecting odors that sits at the base of the...