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Research at Rochester: Trapp investigates longevity through naked mole rats

In collaboration with a postdoctoral associate, Trapp is studying the tumor-fighting mechanisms that appear to help naked mole rats live a healthier, longer life.

Research at Rochester: Turman explores identities through film photography

"There’s something special about old-timey faces where individuals in the photos have much softer features in posing versus the angular structure that we see today."

Research at Rochester: Senior Shagun Bose combines STEM and art

“A person who does sculpture is as much of an engineer as someone who works with robots,” Bose said. “They’re just using different mediums.”

Research at Rochester: Junior Cheng thinks parasites can help us

Lateral gene transfer would be like if a stranger you bumped into on the street gave you a part of their DNA that you could incorporate into your own genes. 

UR senior ‘ready to battle’ in ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Schlageter built a ninja course in his backyard when he was 14 to prepare. “I would set myself really difficult challenges — things I could not do." He added, “It’s just a matter of repeatedly failing — trying to figure out what went wrong that time and making adjustments. I know that I can do it because it’s doable.”