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Scientists at Rutgers have identified a gene variant that may explain why mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder run in families. The discovery could transform how doctors treat these conditions.
After nearly a decade of heartbreaking losses against elite programs, Rutgers wrestling finally broke through with a stunning upset over No. 6 Minnesota. Transfer Remy Cotton clinched the historic 23-15 victory with a dramatic pin in sudden victory overtime.
A college basketball game is becoming a powerful celebration of survival as 100 cancer warriors walk onto a darkened court while thousands of fans light up their phones in support. The Rutgers women's team is adding pink to their uniforms and dedicating their game to those fighting battles far tougher than any sports competition.
Rutgers University transformed an abandoned World War II military road into a thriving forest, with 300 volunteers planting hundreds of trees using a unique Japanese method. The student-led festival turned climate action into a celebration that could inspire similar projects across campuses nationwide.
Scientists can now tell which microorganisms actually live inside tumors versus which ones are just contamination, opening doors to personalized cancer treatments. The breakthrough tool called PRISM solves a problem that has confused researchers for years.
Researchers at Rutgers University have developed a breakthrough plastic that can be programmed to break down into reusable components at a specific time or on cue. The innovation could help solve the plastic pollution crisis by making recycling automatic and complete.
Rutgers researchers created a forecasting tool that makes offshore wind energy more reliable by predicting conditions at multiple heights on massive turbines. The breakthrough could help renewable energy better power millions of homes along the East Coast.
Scientists at Rutgers Cancer Institute created a breakthrough tool that can tell which bacteria truly live inside tumors and which are just contamination. This discovery could revolutionize cancer treatment by revealing why some therapies work better for certain patients.
New Jersey's drinking water just got dramatically safer. A Rutgers study found that toxic "forever chemicals" dropped by half thanks to the state's groundbreaking regulations.
Scientists finally explain that sweet relief when your calendar clears unexpectedly. A Rutgers study reveals "windfall time" makes the same 60 minutes feel longer and more valuable than scheduled breaks.
New research from Rutgers reveals that teachers supervising student workers focus most on emotional and social wellness, not just physical safety. The finding could reshape how schools prepare young people for healthy careers.
A Rutgers doctoral student has spent two years providing free lead testing worth over $1,000 per home to more than 140 families in contaminated Trenton, New Jersey. He graduates in May, and residents worry they'll lose their only accessible testing source.
Scientists finally have a tool to measure the extreme fatigue that haunts cancer survivors long after treatment ends. A specialized MRI can now peek inside muscle cells to see how their energy factories are recovering.
Nearly 2,000 New Jersey students are making history as the largest class of high achievers in a program that helps first-generation college students beat the odds. Their success proves what's possible when students get the support they need to thrive.
The San Antonio Spurs guard who dominated New Jersey basketball is headed to the championship series as a rookie. His journey from state champion to NBA Finals contender shows how quickly talent and hard work can take you to the top.
States that expanded Medicaid between 2017 and 2023 saw a sharp jump in people getting life-saving treatment for opioid addiction. New research shows these insurance expansions are working better than ever, reaching people who need help most.
A small clinical trial reveals that ketamine, already used for depression, may offer rapid energy relief to millions suffering from chronic fatigue. The findings give hope to patients who've exhausted all other options.
When an underwater research glider broke down mid-Atlantic, international scientists and a racing yacht skipper teamed up for an incredible ocean rescue. The collaboration saved a groundbreaking mission to study the world's most remote waters.
Scientists are racing to ensure offshore wind farms and thriving fisheries can share the same ocean. With construction delays creating an unexpected research window, researchers are mapping how to protect $2 billion in East Coast fishing while building clean energy.
Over 100 senior-level working mothers opened up about balancing careers and caregiving, and their honest stories reveal both struggle and resilience. Their creative solutions and fierce determination show how women are adapting to make it work, even when systems aren't supporting them.
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