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New genetic sensor for DNA methylation discovered

CDCA7, whose mutations alter DNA methylation pattern and cause immunodeficiency, is a novel sensor for a special class of methylated DNA.

Surprising mechanism for removing dead cells identified

A tandem signaling process turns ordinary cells into an efficient cleanup crew.

Peter Chin, a computer support specialist and authority on Apple technology, has died

A Rockefeller employee since 2001, Chin will be missed by many in the community who came to rely on his deep technical expertise and graceful approach to problem solving.

Knocking out one key gene leads to autistic traits

Hyperactivity, repetitive behavior, and language deficits all appeared in the mice, highlighting an unexpected role the cerebellum seems to play in autism.

Many people with severe brain injuries are far more cognitively aware than they seem

Rockefeller University Hospital developed a model clinical infrastructure for the study, as well as helped conduct it.

How Rockefeller University Hospital became a leading facility for neuroscience research

An ambitious study inspired a transformational renovation.

Link discovered between sensory neurons and breast cancer metastasis

Researchers found a “neuro-cancer axis”  that may promote the spread of breast cancer. They also found that an FDA-approved anti-nausea medication may prevent it.

New supportive community for first-year graduate students underway

Students in the BIOGROW program participate in professional development and community building events in collaboration with the university's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Postdoctoral Association Summer Seminar Series underway

Every summer, Rockefeller postdocs and students take to the stage to share their latest research.

Gabriel Victora named HHMI Investigator

Victora, who studies how antibodies are generated in response to infection and immunization, is among 26 scientists nationwide to receive this designation.
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