Natalie Lemansk – Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources
Research
Open Space Committee Told Of ‘Hidden Costs’ Of Damage Done By Deer
Joe Paulin – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Study by Asst. Professor Diana Roopchand Shows Cannabidiol May be a Possible Treatment for Postmenopausal Women
A Rutgers study points to cannabidiol (CBD), a major component of hemp and medical marijuana used to treat conditions such as chronic pain, inflammation, migraines, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, depression, and anxiety, as a possible treatment for postmenopausal women, whose ovaries no longer make estrogen. In a study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, scientists reported that when estrogen-deficient mice […]
Rutgers Marine Field Station: On the Edge of Climate Change
As the facility marks its 50th anniversary, Rutgers Today takes a look back at its history and how it developed into a crucial research station in New Jersey. Rutgers Marine Field Station stands at the heart of where climate change is happening the fastest in the world, providing a unique and crucial window into the […]
Smarter Urban Design Can Help Encourage ‘Active Commuting,’ Rutgers Researcher Says
Children who walk or bike to school at a young age are more likely to continue the healthy habit as they age, according to a study co-authored by a Rutgers researcher. “The walk to school is a wonderful moment in the day that provides children a glimpse of living an active lifestyle,” said David Tulloch, a professor of landscape architecture […]
Feasible Surfclam Husbandry Techniques for Northeast Shellfish Growers
Editor’s note: Michael Acquafredda (GSNB’19) earned a doctoral degree in Ecology and Evolution in the Rutgers School of Graduate Studies A study that provides technical aspects of Atlantic surfclam (Spisula solidissima) husbandry supports the feasibility for the culture of the species in the U.S. Northeast region. “Overall, successful surfclam nursery culture aligns well with the […]
Rutgers Shellfish Breeding Program Enters the Genomic Era
A consortium of scientists led by Rutgers University has developed a high-density DNA chip for the eastern oyster to better research and breeding The Rutgers shellfish breeding program, an ongoing project supported by the Atlantic States Marine Fishery Commission and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fishery Service, is testing a high-density DNA chip for […]
Young NJ kids who walk, bike to school will continue as they age: study
David Tulloch – Department of Landscape Architecture
What could a nuclear war do to the climate — and humanity?
Alan Robock – Department of Environmental Sciences
A U.S.-Russia nuclear war could starve 5 billion to death, study says
Alan Robock – Department of Environmental Sciences
