Studying the genetic diversity of African populations may offer answers to how our sense of taste evolved and may be intertwined with other important functions such as metabolism and immunity, say researchers. The new research provides evidence underli…
Archives for November 2013
Science of Soil 4-H Youth Summit at Rutgers University on Jan. 15
The Science of Soil 4-H Youth Summit will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Rutgers University. Students in grades 6-8 from public and private schools as well as informal science education programs (i.e., 4-H, homeschool groups) from thro…
Is New Jersey Prepared for Rising Sea Levels? [AUDIO]
With evidence that sea levels in New Jersey have risen by more than a foot over the last 100 years and are expected to continue going up, some experts believe sea level rise should be considered as the state continues to recover and rebuild from Supers…
Forest cover can guide effective REDD+ development policies
The extent and rate of change to a country’s forest cover provides a useful guide for designing context-specific and effective REDD+ policies, according to researchers from the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). REDD+ (Reducing Emissio…
Orange and Yellow Make “Green” for SEBS Turf Club
As fall slides into winter and the last few leaves of yellow and orange cling to the trees, these colors remind us of an annual event that has taken place on the George H. Cook Campus for many years: The Annual Turf Club Citrus Sale. Each year at this time, the SEBS Turf Club takes […]
Fastest Sea-Level Rise in Two Millennia Along the Jersey Shore Linked to Increasing Temperatures
Ben Horton, professor of sea level research at Rutgers Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, and his colleagues have shown that the rate of sea-level rise along the New Jersey coast is greater now than at any time in the past 2,500 years. In a new study published in ScienceDirect, a full-text scientific database offering […]
Mold could be linked to Parkinson’s disease: study
A chemical emitted by mold may trigger symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers out of Rutgers University found that 1-octen-3-ol, a compound commonly known as "mushroom alcohol," made fruit flies display Parkinson…
Cat allergies double among asthma sufferers
The number of people with asthma who are allergic to cats is on the rise — it’s doubled over 18 years, a new study finds. "From 1976 to 1994, positive allergy skin tests in people with asthma have increased significantly," study author Dr. Leo…
The Sentinels Of Sandy
Darrell Porter isn’t sure if the decline in crabs making it into the pots this past summer has something to do with Superstorm Sandy or other factors. But it’s a mystery sure to be tied into the delicate nature of the Barnegat Bay ecosystem. "There…
Can damp, mouldy rooms increase risk of Parkinson’s? Study shows fungi can affect how brain chemicals function
A damp, mouldy house has long been known to trigger asthma and allergies – and new research has now linked it to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. Scientists found a compound emitted by mould can be linked to the development of the neurological…