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NJACTS Community Engagement Core Available Services

Virtual Community Engagement Salon The NJ ACTS CEC Virtual Community Engagement Salons bring researchers together with patients, community members and health care stakeholders to actively participate in cross-talk — to incubate ideas for engagement in the...

The Search for Autism’s Origin Heads to the Womb.

The Search for Autism’s Origin Heads to the Womb.

n the decades-long search for autism’s origin, researchers have tested a range of theories, some dubious – such as bad parenting – others more plausible, such as pollution. Despite billions of dollars spent on research since the first diagnosis in 1943, science has...

Ketamine May Fight Chronic Fatigue, Study Suggests.

Ketamine May Fight Chronic Fatigue, Study Suggests.

Ketamine, a decades-old anesthetic and fast-acting treatment for severe depression, may also offer some people rapid relief from chronic fatigue, according to a small proof-of-concept study led by researchers at Rutgers Health and the National Institutes of Health....

Why Today’s Cannabis Is Dangerous for Developing Brains.

Why Today’s Cannabis Is Dangerous for Developing Brains.

It has been five years since New York and New Jersey legalized recreational marijuana use for people who are 21 and older. Despite widespread public support, there is still concern from health professionals about the risks of addiction and other issues, such as...