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NJIT’s Grace Hopper AI Research Institute Launches with $1 Million in Research Proposals.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has taken a significant step in its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence by establishing the Grace Hopper AI Research Institute (GHRI). The institute is a key component of NJIT's $10 million AI Initiative aimed at...
Scientists Explain ‘Ozempic Blindness,’ Link Between Sudden Vision Loss and Weight Loss Drugs.
For all the buzz surrounding weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, these drugs aren’t perfect. They come with a risk of side effects like nausea and diarrhea, along with uncommon side effects like gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) and decreased...
Opioid addiction recovery gets boost in NJ as Rutgers opens treatment center, jobs website.
New Jersey is expanding its support for residents affected by the opioid epidemic and other substance use disorders, through two new initiatives announced by Rutgers University. In partnership with the state Labor Department, Rutgers launched a Pathways to...
NJII Launches AI Division to Help Businesses Harness Artificial Intelligence.
New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), an NJIT corporation, announced the launch of its fifth division, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, featuring New Jersey's first and only AI Job Shop. This innovative division bridges the growing gap between...
New NJACTS Publication
Please read Dr. Murphy's article in the Journal of Child Neurology titled, "Seroprevalence of Lyme Disease in Children with Facial Nerve Palsy." Lyme disease is a multisystem tick-borne infectious illness caused by Borrelia burgdorferi affecting more than 450 000...
Princeton geoscientists propose an unexpected new screening tool for cancer.
Princeton geoscientists Xinning Zhang and Ashley Maloney have discovered that a geology technique shows promise in detecting cancer-like cells. If their preliminary results bear out, they may have identified a new signature for cancer, which could mean earlier...
Study of Female Genital Tract Reveals Key Findings.
Seeking to understand what constitutes a healthy vaginal microbiome, a global research collaboration that includes a Rutgers-New Brunswick scientist has reported a series of findings, including identifying which bacteria thwart vaginal disease and determining that...
Bird flu found in live poultry market in N.J. marking first domestic case.
A case of bird flu was discovered at a live bird market in Union County, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture announced Friday, marking the first positive bird flu case among domestic poultry in New Jersey since 2023. The case was identified in test samples...