Prenatal Iron Deficiency Leaves Lasting Changes in the Developing Brain
University of Rochester Medicine researchers find new evidence that changes in the brain caused by iron deficiency during pregnancy cannot be fully rescued with supplements.
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From Deleting Disease to Designer Babies: Expert Weighs in on the Ethics of Gene Editing
Advances in gene editing technologies have unlocked new potential for treating diseases, but they also carry a risk of unpredictable effects. Bioethicist Lainie Friedman Ross emphasizes that we must ...
Maiken Nedergaard Elected to National Academy of Medicine for Pioneering Brain Research
Her research has reshaped understanding of sleep’s role in brain health and opened new avenues for studying and treating neurological conditions.
Flu Shot 2026: Can You Take Tylenol or Ibuprofen After a Flu Shot?
Taking Advil, Aleve, or aspirin after your flu shot may reduce the vaccine’s effectiveness. URochester Medicine researchers explain how pain relievers can interfere with antibody production and what ...
New Tool Could Help Researchers Better Understand the Brain’s Blood Vessels
The technology could help researchers investigate how changes in the brain’s blood vessels contribute to stroke, cognitive impairment, and dementia.
Wilmot Cancer Institute’s 2026 Impact Report Shares WCI's Momentum Since Receiving NCI Designation
The latest edition of Dialogue magazine featured a new look and theme, focusing on Wilmot Cancer Institute’s growth and momentum since receiving a National Cancer Institute designation in 2025, ...
The Secret to Funding Success? Tough Love, Mentoring, Powerful Storytelling
Recognized nationally and internationally for groundbreaking research, Wilmot Cancer Institute's Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) research program focuses on cancer symptoms and side effects. In ...
Wilmot’s Novel Discoveries in Pancreatic Cancer Led to Prized $3M Grant to Expand Research
Researcher are investigating how the biological clock within cancer cells aids in the spread of cancer.
Becoming a Yellowjacket: Turning a Summer Neuroscience Experience into a Degree
For six weeks each summer, students from the Rochester City School District enter neuroscience research labs at the University of Rochester as scientists. Paired with a bench mentor, they are ...
Study Calls Safety of Some Trauma Blood Transfusions into Question
New research by a University of Rochester Medicine team suggests that a certain type of blood transfusion is not nearly as safe as the medical establishment believes.