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Rochester biologists were surprised to see that despite its remarkable longevity, the naked mole rat still has cells that undergo senescence, like the cells in much shorter-lived mice.

In a surprising finding, Rochester biologists have shown that naked mole rats tend to live long, cancer-free lives, unlike mice.

In this newly created position in the Office of the Provost, Saab will strategize and coordinate key efforts that advance the UniversityÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™s academic missions, as well as guide the accreditations, assessments and policies related to academic personnel and academic affairs.

Thanks to the Dual Degree Program with the University’s Eastman School of Music, Ivan Suminski ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™18, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™18E finds himself in an enviable dilemma. Should he apply to graduate school to continue his violin studies? Or to research the biophysics of the inner ear?

Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, have entrenched themselves in the environment and culture of the University. To mark Groundhog Day this year, here are three things you might not know about our furry cohabitants at Rochester.

Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, have entrenched themselves into the environment and culture of the University. Here are three things you might not know about our furry cohabitants at Rochester.

Sponsors and host organizations across the University are planning events to celebrate black history. This year also marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass, and the University is joining with other Rochester institutions to honor Douglass’s life and work in his adopted city.

Students in professor Thomas Fleischman’s class didn’t write a research paper at the end of their class about the environmental history of the Erie Canal. Instead, they produced a podcast series, and Fleischman is already planning for a second season.

Students in professor Thomas Fleischman's class didn't write a research paper at the end of their class about the environmental history of the Erie Canal.

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ chemists are working on changes to existing batteries to provide clean energy when the sun isnÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™t shining and the wind doesnÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™t blow.

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ chemists are working on changes to existing batteries to provide clean energy when the sun isnÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™t shining and the wind doesnÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™t blow.

The “Votetilla,” a week-long floating theater of canal boats ferrying reenactors of key suffragists such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton along the Eric Canal, was a multi-agency creative partnership that included the Susan B. Anthony Center (SBAC).

Ching Tang is being recognized for his part in helping pioneer development of the organic light-emitting diode, or OLED, found in today’s flat panel displays in computers, cell phones, and televisions.