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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Posted on August 6, 2024 in ASRC News, Neuroscience Initiative
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 […]
Posted on June 17, 2024 in ASRC News, Neuroscience Initiative
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 […]
Posted on May 9, 2024 in ASRC News, Environmental Sciences Initiative
The $11.1M award will provide enabling infrastructure for a diverse, global community. A team of researchers from the CUNY Graduate Center, the CUNY ASRC, Brooklyn College, Lehman College, Institute for […]
Posted on April 29, 2024 in ASRC News, Structural Biology Initiative
Researchers find clues to how the PASK protein impacts cell differentiation. Per-Arnt-Sim (PAS) protein domains are found across all kingdoms of life, from prokaryotes to humans. PAS domains are involved […]