ASRC Researchers Tackle Alzheimer’s and Plastic Pollution with Cutting-Edge Science
Posted on January 17, 2025
Two researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) are leading groundbreaking efforts to address some of society’s most pressing challenges: Alzheimer’s disease and plastic pollution. Recent prestigious grants awarded to these scientists highlight the transformative potential of their work. Fighting Alzheimer’s by Understanding Brain Immune Cells Pinar Ayata, a professor with ASRC’s Neuroscience Initiative, Read More [...]
New Research Identifies Key Cellular Mechanism Driving Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted on December 23, 2024
The breakthrough marks a promising target for drug therapies that slow, possibly reverse, the disease’s development NEW YORK, NY, December 23, 2024 — Researchers with the CUNY ASRC have unveiled a critical mechanism that links cellular stress in the brain to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study, published in the journal Neuron, highlights Read More [...]
New Research Identifies Ways to Protect Neurons From the Negative Effect of High-Fat Diet on Multiple Sclerosis Progression
Posted on November 4, 2024
Findings suggest that specific enzymes in neurons mediate the toxicity of diets rich in palm oil. [...]
New Study Uncovers Key Mechanisms Responsible for the Transformation of Adult Progenitors Into Brain Tumors
Posted on September 3, 2024
The findings create a pathway for developing new therapies for a currently incurable disease. NEW YORK, September 3, 2024 — A new study from researchers with the CUNY ASRC sheds light on why certain oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) in the adult brain transform into gliomas, the most common and incurable type of adult brain tumors. Previous Read More [...]
Adult Oligodendrocyte Progenitor Cell Study Opens Doors for Advanced Myelin Repair Therapies
Posted on August 12, 2024
The findings can help advance development of new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. NEW YORK, August 12, 2024 — In a groundbreaking study, CUNY ASRC researchers have identified a distinct histone tag in adult oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) that may pave the way for innovative therapies targeting myelin repair, Read More [...]
Neuroscience Initiative Newsletter – Summer 2024
Posted on August 6, 2024
Message from the Director Summer is here! The academic year has ended, but research continues at the Neuroscience Initiative of the ASRC! The building is lively with so many Undergraduate students joining many laboratories for an outstanding Summer Research experience. We welcome them and wish them to enjoy their time at ASRC. We also look Read More [...]
How the New Becomes Old
Posted on June 17, 2024
Scientists tease out how low dopamine plays a role in solidifying our familiarity with objects and experiences. Dopamine is the brain’s learning molecule: It sends messages when we encounter something new that makes us excited or curious. But how exactly does dopamine help the brain distinguish between what's familiar and what's new? Researchers with the Read More [...]
Spring 2024 Neuroscience Seminar Series
Posted on February 6, 2024
We are excited to announce the Spring 2024 Neuroscience Seminar Series! This series will feature experts from a variety of fields who will share their insights on neuroscience research. The seminars will be held in person in the ASRC auditorium at 12p.m., unless noted otherwise. Be sure to check out Events page for more details. Read More [...]
Top Research Stories
Posted on January 2, 2024
Every year, CUNY ASRC researchers challenge scientific limits and find the most creative ways to expand the world's understanding of the Earth that we inhabit. Here are 10 stories that offer a glimpse at some of the innovative work produced by our researchers. We hope these stories serve as motivation to pursue your goals and Read More [...]
Study: Flies Try to Recover Lost Sleep, Just Like Humans
Posted on December 12, 2023
Sleepless fruit flies recover lost sleep over multiple cycles, similarly to people, and serotonin was found to play a role in the process. We’ve all experienced that sense of pervasive sleepiness after staying up late or sleeping poorly. That sense of drowsiness, our body’s way of telling us to recover lost sleep, is thanks to Read More [...]
