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How solving a hepatitis B paradox opened the door to new therapies

A collaboration between Rockefeller, MSK, and Weill Cornell answers a longstanding mystery about the basic biology of the hepatitis B virus, while also proposing a novel therapy.

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Researchers identify a gene potentially linked to the evolution of spoken language

When placed in mice, an RNA-binding protein found only in the brains of humans changed how the animals vocalized to each other.

Expression pattern of NOVA1 in the brain of a mouse. NOVA1 in green, nuclei (DAPI) in blue. (Darnell Lab)

A single protein may have helped shape the emergence of spoken language

How much does the evolution of human speech owe to one amino acid?

How fruit flies flit between courtship and aggression to fight for mates

Male fruit flies don’t just sing to their mates; they also use sound-cancelling wing-flicks to jockey with rivals. This new understanding of how male flies compete for female partners could shed li...

Rockefeller exceeds NYC Carbon Challenge goals 5 years ahead of schedule

Achieving a 41% emissions reduction, the university sets a new sustainability benchmark.

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It’s not just the winter blues—circadian rhythms have been implicated in diseases from dementia to cancer

Every cell in the body and up to 80 percent of our genes operate under circadian control, significantly influencing our overall health. Here’s some ways to mitigate disruptions to this daily cycle.

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A new class of antivirals could help prevent future pandemics

Researchers discovered a vulnerability in viral enzymes that could lead to novel treatments for diseases as diverse as COVID and Ebola, while also minimizing side effects and reducing the odds of d...

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Researchers discover a genetic predisposition increasing the risk of breast cancer metastasis

Metastasis is responsible for 90 percent of cancer deaths. Researchers have found that the mutations driving it may stem from a commonly inherited variant of the PCSK9 gene.

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It’s not just the winter blues—circadian rhythms have been implicated in diseases from dementia to cancer

Every cell in the body and up to 80 percent of our genes operate under circadian control, significantly influencing our overall health. Here’s some ways to mitigate disruptions to this daily cycle.

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A new class of antivirals could help prevent future pandemics

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Researchers discover a genetic predisposition increasing the risk of breast cancer metastasis

Metastasis is responsible for 90 percent of cancer deaths. Researchers have found that the mutations driving it may stem from a commonly inherited variant of the PCSK9 gene.

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Svetlana Mojsov receives Frontiers of Knowledge Award

She shares the award with three other scientists who together laid the groundwork for a new generation of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Rockefeller postdocs Paige Arnold and Jim Castellanos are named Hanna Gray Fellows by HHMI

The awards are worth up to $1.5 million each over the course of up to eight years, covering both postdoctoral training and the transition to the start of an independent laboratory as a faculty member.

New center for ambitious neuroscience projects comes to campus

The Miller Brain Observatory, which boasts some of the most advanced imaging technology in the world, is now accepting research proposals.

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