Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, the Henry Rutgers Professor of Microbiome and Health in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the most distinctive honors within the scientific community. The world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society and a leading publisher of cutting-edge research […]
Scientists Witness Plant Cells Generate Cellulose and Form Cell Walls for First Time
In a discovery with potential practical applications, a team of Rutgers biophysicists, bioengineers and plant biologists capture first live images In a groundbreaking study on the synthesis of cellulose – a major constituent of all plant cell walls – a team of Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers has captured images of the microscopic process of cell-wall […]
Scientists Form Academic Alliance to Support U.S. Climate Researchers
A Rutgers-led effort will help scientists aiming to participate in major global assessment Eminent climate experts from United States academic institutions, including Rutgers University, have formed an alliance designed to provide coordinated support for research colleagues who wish to participate in preparing a comprehensive climate report for governmental leaders worldwide. Members of the newly formed U.S. […]
Rising to a Global Challenge, Scientists Win Acclaim for Developing Ways to Measure Rainforest Biodiversity
Rutgers researchers shine in competition designed to produce rapid and autonomous technologies to identify vanishing species The challenge posed by organizers of the XPRIZE Rainforest competition to the international scientific community was formidable. Devise a way to document the biodiversity within a remote Amazonian rainforest without stepping foot within, they said. Design a tent-size, portable […]
Three Nutritional Sciences Faculty Honored by the American Society for Nutrition
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and ASN Foundation announced the induction of the 21 members into the 2025 Class of Distinguished Fellows of ASN, the highest accolade bestowed by the society and honoring individuals for their significant contributions and outstanding lifetime achievements in the field of nutrition. Joshua Miller, professor and department chair, and […]
Plant Science Graduate Sets Her Sights on Developing Safer Prescription Medication
Since graduating from Rutgers in 2021 with a doctorate in plant science with a concentration in human health and natural product chemistry, Ariane Vasilatis has focused on helping those with addiction and substance dependence. Using her deep research experience in plant derived pharmacotherapies, Vasilatis co-founded Zena Therapeutics Inc., a Rutgers startup that strives to create narcotic […]
The Most Cost-Effective Approaches to Protect Against Rising Seas Are Flexible, Adaptable
In an artificial intelligence study, Rutgers and Princeton scientists conclude that solutions with built-in flexibility are superior to one-shot tactics Public officials designing seawalls, levees and other safeguards against rising seas can save money if their solutions are flexible, adapting to sea-level increases over time, according to an analysis by scientists at Rutgers and Princeton […]
Two SEBS Faculty Honored by Entomology Society of America
The Entomology Society of America (ESA) has recognized Cesar Rodriguez-Saona, extension specialist in blueberry and cranberry entomology, with the Eastern Branch Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Changlu Wang, extension specialist in urban entomology, with the Eastern Branch Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension. The awards are presented by ESA to scientists who […]
New Faculty Hires Embody Talent, Service and Growth of SEBS
Fall course registration at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) commence on March 31. Continuing students will see several new faces added to the faculty ranks, representing a wide range of majors at SEBS. Meet four new faculty recently who were hired across four of the school’s 13 academic departments and 21 majors […]
Study of Female Genital Tract Reveals Key Findings
Insights from an international team including a Rutgers researcher include identification of beneficial bacteria that thwart disease Seeking to understand what constitutes a healthy vaginal microbiome, a global research collaboration that includes a Rutgers-New Brunswick scientist has reported a series of findings, including identifying which bacteria thwart vaginal disease and determining that microbiomes vary significantly […]
