University of Rochester researchers are using selfies to detect early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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Virus linked to slowed development
The congenital human herpesvirus-6 has long been associated with a wide range of conditions and illnesses. And now a researcher at the University of Rochester Medical Center says that HHV-6 could play a role in slowing children’s mental development. Dr. Mary Caserta, a URMC professor of pediatrics and infectious diseases, recently completed a study showing […]
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Researchers rattle the tin cup
For much of the last century, the US was unquestionably the world’s economic leader — and not by accident. The economic engine was powered by the resolve of government leaders, particularly after World War II, to invest in research and development. Most basic scientific research, roughly 55 percent, is conducted at a core group of […]
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Closing in on the immune system
Most of the images that researchers use to help them understand the immune system are essentially snapshots. Despite advances in medical technology, the images don’t show much activity, which limits researchers’ understanding of how the immune system works. Cells could be right next to each other, for example, and give the appearance that they are […]
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Sight without light
Most people would likely agree that humans cannot see in total darkness. But spelunkers, people who study and explore caves, have made anecdotal observations for years disputing that assumption. And they may now have data on their side. A new University of Rochester study shows that some people have the ability to see their own […]
