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birth defects
Fighting congenital viral infection in the Munger Lab
The lab aims to not only better our understanding of these dangerous viruses but also produce independent scientists who are able to conduct research on their own.
book
A Sanctuary of stories: inside the Rossell Hope Robbins Library
In the Robbins Library, the past is not a relic to be sealed away, but a living resource: available, accessible, and waiting for the next generation of readers and researchers.
boundaries
Sex & the CT: beginner’s guide to casual sex
Casual sex (often dubbed “hookup culture”) is simply the thrill of having sexual partners without the pressure of a relationship. This way, you can worry about your next orgasm, and not your next argument.
academic probation
University protest policy divides students and administrators
Some students claim that the University has been inconsistent in its responses, with individuals facing the same sanction violation charges and punishments for differing alleged levels of involvement.
frat
Putting Brotherhood and Mental Health at the Forefront in ADP
While fraternity life is often characterized by party culture and social hierarchies, the brothers of Alpha Delta Phi (ADP) at…
medical center
From proliferation to power: mitochondria in the developing heart
Newborns with heart defects are born into a race against time. Their hearts, even if capable of pumping blood, are…
autism
Partnering with the community to support children with developmental disorders
For Dr. Suzannah Iadarola, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health at the University of Rochester, research goes hand in…
brain
The University’s new Brain Exercise Intiative aims to help those with Alzheimer’s
Junior Atreyee Ghosh, biochemistry and psychology major, first heard about the Brain Exercise Initiative (BEI) through a friend who is…
federal policies
SA passes Resolution to Protect the University’s International and Immigrant Populations
The resolution says that all people have the right to “live, learn, and work at the University of Rochester, including our international students, DACA recipients, and undocumented students.”
advocacy
Research at Rochester: the Dye Lab: rooted in respect, grown through collaboration
Dye notes that “the science is kind of the easy part, in a way,” because the multidimensional nature of health renders the social and cultural determinants as the most difficult to encapsulate when designing policies and programs.
