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Charles Rice wins Belgium’s highest scientific prize
Rice has received the 2016 InBev-Baillet Latour Health Prize for his fundamental discoveries in the field of infectious diseases. The award, given by the Baillet Latour Fund to recognize outstanding contributions in biomedical research for the benefit of human health, is Belgium’s most important scientific prize. More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - May 2, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Alexandra MacWade Tags: Awards and Honors Charles M. Rice hepatitis C hepatitis C virus InBev-Baillet Latour Health Prize infectious disease Laboratory of Virology and Infectious Disease Source Type: news

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug reverses genetic changes thought to spur the disease
When given to old rats, riluzole reversed many age-related changes that occur in a brain region key to learning and memory. This drug also produced effects opposing those seen in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - May 2, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: pubaff Tags: Science News age-related cognitive decline Alzheimer’s disease Ana Pereira Bruce McEwen Bruce S. McEwen glutamate Jason Gray Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology riluzole Rockefeller University Hospital Source Type: news

In the News – Stat – Tessier-Lavigne
Scientists solve CRISPR’s ‘Energizer Bunny’ problem   “‘It works beautifully,’ Tessier-Lavigne said. With standard CRISPR-Cas9, 6 percent to 35 percent of the edits were clean, without random insertions and deletions due to Cas9’s repeated cuts, but with their upgrade, the … More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - April 27, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Katie Fenz Tags: In the News CRISPR Laboratory of Brain Development and Repair Marc Tessier-Lavigne STAT Source Type: news

In the News – The New Yorker – Allis
Same but Different: How epigenetics can blur the line between nature and nurture   “Allis walked me to his lab, a fluorescent-lit space overlooking the East River, divided by wide, polished-stone benches. A mechanical stirrer, whirring in a corner, clinked … More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - April 24, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Katie Fenz Tags: In the News C. David Allis epigenetics Laboratory of Chromatin Biology and Epigenetics Source Type: news

Mice engineered with rare kidney disease provide new insights about how cells repair broken DNA
Mutations in many genes involved in a certain type of DNA repair cause a rare anemia, but one such gene has been shown to cause kidney disease instead. By eliminating this unique gene in mice, scientists hope to show how and why it has such different effects. More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - April 12, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Diana Gitig Tags: Science News Agata Smogorzewska DNA cross-link repair FAN1 kidney disease Laboratory of Genome Maintenance Source Type: news

A common brain cell shapes the nervous system in unexpected ways
Glial cells nourish, protect, and support neurons, but their role is far from passive. A new study shows how they can change the shape of nerve endings and distinguish between the different types of neurons they encase. More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - April 8, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Diana Gitig Tags: Science News c. elegans glial cells Laboratory of Developmental Genetics neurosciences and behavior Shai Shaham Source Type: news

A newly discovered way for cells to die
In studying how worms develop from larvae into adults, scientists have discovered a previously unknown process in which cells are programmed to die. The findings might have implications for understanding some diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders. More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - April 8, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Diana Gitig Tags: Science News c. elegans Laboratory of Developmental Genetics neurodegeneration programmed cell death Shai Shaham Source Type: news

Global ranking places Rockefeller ahead of 1,300 universities in two key measures of scientific impact
Rankings released by the European Commission–funded U-Multirank survey place Rockefeller in the top spot in categories related to the impact of its research and the transfer of knowledge to the private sector. The results incorporate data from over 1,300 institutions in more than 90 countries. More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - April 4, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Alexandra MacWade Tags: Awards and Honors Source Type: news

Sweet tooth? Flies have it too—and new research explains how they know what to eat and when to stop
In studying the eating behavior of fruit flies, scientists have discovered a set of throat neurons that regulate food intake based on how hungry the flies are and whether they’ve had enough sugar. A similar neural circuit may exist in vertebrates, like us. More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - March 31, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Diana Gitig Tags: Science News Drosophila Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Behavior Leslie Vosshall Obesity Source Type: news

In the News – New York Times – Vosshall
Mapping a Genetic Strategy to Fight the Zika Virus   “Aware of the new technology, Dr. Vosshall floated the idea of a new Aedes map on Twitter: ‘The Aedes aegypti mosquito is infecting millions with #Zika and #Dengue,’ she wrote … More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - March 30, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Katie Fenz Tags: In the News genome sequencing Leslie B. Vosshall Leslie Vosshall Zika virus Source Type: news

Using magnetic forces to control neurons, study finds the brain plays key role in glucose metabolism
A new tool to control neurons in mice avoids the downfalls of current methods by using magnetic forces to remotely control the flow of ions into specifically targeted cells. Applying this method to a group of neurons in the hypothalamus, researchers found that the brain plays a surprisingly vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels. More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - March 23, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Katie Fenz Tags: Science News glucose metabolism hypothalamus Jeffrey Friedman Jeffrey M. Friedman Laboratory of Molecular Genetics magnetic field radio waves radiogenetics Source Type: news

Parasites reveal how evolution has molded an ancient nuclear structure
The architecture of the nuclear pore complex is similar in humans and yeast, suggesting that it had been established over a billion years ago. But new research in a simple parasite, the trypanosome, indicates that it has actually been evolving steadily. More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - March 17, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Diana Gitig Tags: Science News Brian Chait Laboratory of Cellular and Structural Biology Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry and Gaseous Ion Chemistry Michael Rout nuclear pore complex Source Type: news

Jeffrey Friedman receives the 2016 Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine
The award, given by the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Harrington Discovery Institute, honors those who advance science with achievements notable for innovation, creativity, and potential for clinical application. Friedman is being recognized for his discovery of leptin. More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - March 16, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Alexandra MacWade Tags: Awards and Honors Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine Jeffrey Friedman Jeffrey M. Friedman Laboratory of Molecular Genetics Obesity The American Society for Clinical Investigation Source Type: news

Mayor de Blasio visits Rockefeller for tour and biotech conference
In addition to serving as host for a life sciences roundtable, Rockefeller president Marc Tessier-Lavigne led mayor de Blasio on a tour of the campus, introduced him to members of his laboratory, and outlined plans for the new Stavros Niarchos Foundation–David Rockefeller River Campus. More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - March 11, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Zach Veilleux Tags: Campus News Source Type: news

A virus common among livestock depends on a microRNA to replicate
Increasingly, scientists are finding that small RNA molecules might be effective targets for antiviral drugs. Using a new screening method, Rockefeller researchers now show that a number of RNA viruses need access to micro-RNAs produced by their host cells to replicate. More » (Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire)
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - March 10, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Diana Gitig Tags: Science News Charles M. Rice HCV Laboratory of Molecular Neuro-oncology Laboratory of Virology and Infectious Disease miRNA Robert B. Darnell Source Type: news