New Research Identifies Key Cellular Mechanism Driving Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted on December 23, 2024 in ASRC News, Neuroscience Initiative
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 […]Structural Biology Professor Francesca Vallese Is Excited About the Shape of Things to Come
Posted on November 15, 2024 in ASRC News, Structural Biology Initiative
Her research will help advance an understanding of how biological molecules function. Francesca Vallese, Ph.D., joined the ASRC’s Structural Biology Initiative in fall 2024, adding a critical area of research […]Researchers Make Pivotal Discovery That Will Guide the Future Design of Water-Responsive Materials
Posted on November 5, 2024 in ASRC News, Nanoscience Initiative
The breakthrough could advance efforts toward clean energy production NEW YORK, November 5, 2024 — Scientists at the CUNY ASRC have developed a novel approach to better understand and predict […]New Research Identifies Ways to Protect Neurons From the Negative Effect of High-Fat Diet on Multiple Sclerosis Progression
Posted on November 4, 2024 in ASRC News, Neuroscience Initiative
Findings suggest that specific enzymes in neurons mediate the toxicity of diets rich in palm oil. […]Addressing Global Water Security Challenges: New Study Reveals Investment Opportunities and Readiness Levels
Posted on September 26, 2024 in ASRC News, Environmental Sciences Initiative
NEW YORK, September 24, 2024 – Water scarcity, pollution, and the burden of waterborne diseases are urgent issues threatening global health and security. A recently published study in the journal […]Charles Vörösmarty Selected as a 2024 AGU American Geophysical Union Fellow
Posted on September 18, 2024 in ASRC News, Environmental Sciences Initiative
The award acknowledges researchers who have exhibited longstanding excellence in Earth and space science education. ASRC Environmental Science Initiative Founding Director Charles Vörösmarty won the AGU American Geophysical Union Fellow […]From Fragments to Function: New Protein Analysis Technique Enhances Discovery of Small Molecule Binding
Posted on September 18, 2024 in ASRC News, Structural Biology Initiative
The approach can aid in developing new drug therapies. Detecting how and where small molecules bind to proteins is challenging and time-consuming, but essential for determining how a protein can […]New Study Uncovers Key Mechanisms Responsible for the Transformation of Adult Progenitors Into Brain Tumors
Posted on September 3, 2024 in Neuroscience Initiative
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 […]Researchers Demonstrate Metasurfaces That Control Thermal Radiation in Unprecedented Ways
Posted on August 23, 2024 in Photonics Initiative
The advance shows promise for creating compact, inexpensive, and portable light sources, which are crucial for space-based applications, biological and geological field research, and military operations. NEW YORK, August 23, […]Adult Oligodendrocyte Progenitor Cell Study Opens Doors for Advanced Myelin Repair Therapies
Posted on August 12, 2024 in Neuroscience Initiative
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, […]