Science & Research
Science & Research
A lang of thrones
If you’re a big fan of “Game of Thrones,” you’ve probably seen all the episodes and read all the books. If you’re a really big fan, you might own some memorabilia and know the characters’ backstories. But are you really a true fan if you don’t speak Dothraki, or at the very least High Valyrian? Read More
Science & Research
Researchers discover new shape-memory polymer
The shape-memory polymer could have a variety of applications, including sutures, artificial skin, body-heat assisted medical dispensers, and self-fitting clothing. Read More
Beyond Rochester
UR researcher receives NASA grant to study brain health in space
Dr. Michael O’Banion, a researcher at URMC, was recently awarded a $1.8 million grant to study the effect deep space travel on the development of neuro-degenerative diseases in astronauts. Using high-energy beams of heavy ions, researchers will mimic space radiation to study the accumulation of toxic proteins in the brain, which can cause neuro-aggressive diseases, […]
Beyond Rochester
CEIS renews official status and funding
The University of Rochester’s Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences (CEIS) was recently reinstated as a New York State Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) and awarded $9.2 million in funding over 10 years. CAT, which is supported by the New York State Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR), was created in 1983 to support […]
