mericans rely primarily on personal networks and news media for voting information about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to a survey by researchers at Rutgers and other universities. Younger adults and people with less formal education seek information...
Rutgers University will receive $50 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a linchpin of federal cash that will be the backbone of funding for research work planned to be undertaken at the HELIX. The HELIX is the five-acre science, tech and...
In recent years, plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental issues, raising concerns about its impact on both the planet and human health. From oceans filled with plastic waste to microplastics infiltrating our food supply, the pervasive...
Ever wondered how astronauts brush their teeth? Often, they end up swallowing their toothpaste, just like children and people with special care needs, which can harm their overall health. Maxine Strickland, an associate professor of diagnostic sciences at the Rutgers...
Studies in mice have shown that the fungal toxin zearalenone can mimic estrogen, and it might hamper reproduction. It’s not yet clear if the “mycoestrogen” compound can do the same in women. However, a new study finds that nearly all pregnant women...
