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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.
Researchers at Rutgers University developed an AI system that can detect stigmatizing language in patient records with 83% accuracy, helping hospitals clean up biased notes that hurt future care. The breakthrough could help millions of transgender, non-binary, and Black patients receive fairer treatment.
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.
Rutgers researchers have pinpointed 36 genes that dramatically increase the risk for OCD and chronic tic disorders, opening the door to dozens of new treatment possibilities. The breakthrough provides the clearest picture yet of what causes these conditions that affect millions worldwide.
Rutgers researchers have identified 36 genes that significantly raise the risk for OCD and chronic tic disorders, opening doors to dozens of new treatment possibilities. The breakthrough came from analyzing DNA of nearly 4,000 people and could transform how millions worldwide manage these conditions.
A college football team that hadn't won in nearly two years just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in a decade. UMass demolished 29.5-point favorite Rutgers 37-21, ending a 16-game losing streak and proving that hope never expires.
The U.S. Women's National Lacrosse Team crushed Canada 16-4 in Tokyo to capture their fifth consecutive World Championship, extending an incredible 36-game winning streak that spans nearly two decades. With Rutgers defensive coordinator Melissa Lehman leading the defense, Team USA allowed just 27 goals across six games.
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.
Johnathan Brisbon was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer at 25, but he didn't let it stop his dreams. Eight years later, he's cancer-free, holds a doctorate, and works as a resident physician at Rutgers.
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.
Popular diabetes and weight loss medications might help people resist violent impulses, according to new research from Rutgers University. The surprising finding suggests these widely used drugs could affect decision-making beyond appetite control.
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.
Massachusetts pulled off one of college football's biggest upsets, stunning Rutgers 37-21 as massive underdogs to snap a nearly two-year losing streak. Former Virginia Tech quarterback Pop Watson led the Minutemen to their first win since 2023, proving some comebacks are worth the wait.
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