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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 6d

A study from the @danielkronauer.bsky.social lab has revealed a new form of olfaction gene regulation that may be broadly shared across insect species—opening up a new window into studying connections between genes and social behaviors. Read a Q&A with the scientists:

What could an ant's sense of smell teach us about social organization? - News

Ants rely on smell to navigate nearly every aspect of their complex social lives. Thus, investigating their olfactory system, scientists believe, will reveal clues about the organization of ant society. But olfaction is one of the least understood sens...

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 7d

By boosting a single protein, PI31, the Steller lab restored a cleanup system in the brain—potentially pointing toward a new strategy for treating Alzheimer's and related disorders.

Read a Q&A with Steller about this work below:

Preserving synaptic communication may be key to preventing neurodegeneration - News

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's feature telltale protein plaques that clog the brain, but attempts to clear those aggregates have failed to meaningfully improve outcomes for patients. That could be because protein clumps a...

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 11d

Happy Science Saturday! Rockefeller's annual science festival for kids that connects world-class scientists with kids from across the city was a smashing success 🧪 🔬 🧬

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 12d

Congrats to the 2025 Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award winners, recognized for their roles in developing a novel treatment for cystic fibrosis. Remarks from Rockefeller president Rick Lifton detail the remarkable history and impact of this discovery.

2025 Lasker Awards - Richard Lifton

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 13d

Last week, developmental biologist Maria Jasin of @mskcancercenter.bsky.social was awarded the 2025 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize, the preeminent international award recognizing outstanding women scientists. Congratulations!

#WomenInStem

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 14d

🎶 The Peggy Rockefeller Concert Series opens the 2025–26 season with the acclaimed Beo String Quartet joined by pianist Ilya Yakushev on September 30. Learn more about the Peggy Rockefeller Concerts and buy tickets below.

Peggy Rockefeller concert series kicks off new season - News

When the first notes of the Beo String Quartet ring out in Caspary Auditorium on September 30, they will launch the 68th season of the Peggy Rockefeller Concerts. This enduring Rockefeller tradition brings world-class musicians to one of New York City's...

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 15d

A new study from the #BradyLab marks a breakthrough in accessing the so-called microbial dark matter that lurks everywhere on our planet. We asked Sean Brady and lead author Jan Burian how the findings may kickstart a new era of discovery in microbiology.

There are countless species of bacteria scientists have never seen. This lab develops techniques that allow scientists to see them. - News

Bacteria have long been a key source of lifesaving antibiotics, but most species cannot be grown in the lab--leaving their therapeutic potential untapped even as multidrug resistance becomes an increasingly urgent threat. A team at Rockefeller's Laborat...

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 16d

The first day of fall has arrived, and campus will soon be glowing with rich autumn colors. From the riverfront to the tree-lined paths, the changing foliage brings a new season of beauty to Rockefeller.

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 19d

This #PostdocAppreciationWeek, we celebrate postdocs at Rockefeller and beyond! In these short Q&As, we invite you to meet a few of them, hear about their work, and get a glimpse of the interests and experiences that inspire them outside the lab.

Postdocs from around the world share their experience at Rockefeller - News

Each year, more than 300 postdoctoral scholars carry out research in Rockefeller's 70-plus laboratories, fueling discovery and shaping the future of science. They come from around the world, bringing fresh perspectives and curiosity to the campus commun...

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 19d

A new study in ants from @danielkronauer.bsky.social reveals a previously unknown mechanism that ensures that each olfactory neuron expresses only one odorant receptor, with broad implications for the study of gene regulation. #RockefellerScience
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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 19d

Remembering Jim Hudspeth, who passed away last month.

A. James Hudspeth, Who Unlocked Mysteries Behind Hearing, Dies at 79

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 20d

As body weight fluctuates, fat cells—collectively known as adipose tissue—wax and wane. Mascha Koenen, of the #CohenLab, is studying why this oscillation wreaks havoc on the body’s metabolism, especially in the case of yo-yo dieting.

Learn more in Seek: https://bit.ly/469yMPS

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 21d

A study from the #StellerLab in @pnas.org finds that boosting PI31 can prevent neuronal degeneration, restore synaptic function, and significantly extend lifespan in fly and mouse models of rare genetic disorders similar to Parkinson’s. #RockefellerScience

Increasing the level of the protein PI31 demonstrates neuroprotective effects in mice - News

One fundamental feature of neurodegenerative diseases is a breakdown in communication. Even before brain cells die, the delicate machinery that keeps neurons in touch—by clearing away protein waste at...

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 22d

TONIGHT ON CAMPUS! Don't miss Maria Jasin accept the Pearl Meister Greengard Prize. Her fundamental research on repair of damaged DNA in cells has transformed our understanding of cancers linked to inherited gene mutations. #WomenInStem

Register here: https://www.rockefeller.edu/greengard-prize/

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 22d

Congratulations to all, especially Rockefeller's @veenapadmanaban.bsky.social, a research associate in
@sohailtavazoie.bsky.social's lab, and Maria Cecilia Campos Canesso, formerly a postdoc in @danmucida.bsky.social and @victora.bsky.social’s labs. A very well-deserved recognition!

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 23d

Don't miss this profile of Rockefeller's Li Zhao in The Scientist by @lauraatran.bsky.social! Zhao's work explores the unexpected emergence of de novo genes, shedding light on their crucial function in adaptation and evolutionary progress.

The Rise of De Novo Genes: From Scratch to Survival

Li Zhao explores the unexpected emergence of de novo genes, shedding light on their crucial function in adaptation and evolutionary progress.

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 26d

Now out in @natbiotech.nature.com: Newly identified compounds from the #BradyLab appear effective against drug-resistant bacteria. The technique used to reveal them could uncover many more antibiotics, as well as help illuminate a previously hidden microbial world. #RockefellerScience

Hundreds of new bacteria, and two potential antibiotics, found in soil - News

Most bacteria cannot be cultured in the lab—and that’s been bad news for medicine. Many of our frontline antibiotics originated from microbes, yet as antibiotic resistance spreads and drug pipelines r...

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 26d

See below to register for the ceremony on September 16 and learn more about the award. The event is open to the public, but registration for attendees is encouraged.

The Pearl Meister Greengard Prize - Greengard Prize

PEARL MEISTER GREENGARD PRIZE An International Award Recognizing Outstanding Women in Biomedical Research The Pearl Meister Greengard Prize, awarded by The Rockefeller University, was established by t...

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 26d

Maria Jasin, whose fundamental research on repair of damaged DNA in cells has transformed our understanding of cancers linked to inherited gene mutations, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Pearl Meister Greengard Prize. Congratulations! #WomenInScience

Developmental biologist Maria Jasin wins the 2025 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize - News

Maria Jasin, whose fundamental research on repair of damaged DNA in cells has transformed our understanding of cancers linked to inherited gene mutations, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Pearl Meister Greengard Prize. Awarded annually by ...

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 27d

The latest issue of our research magazine Seek is out! Explore groundbreaking research on infectious disease, how AI is supercharging biomedical sciences, technology that’s changing how scientists view the brain, and more.

Read the full issue here: https://t.co/OtuOg3qQUa

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 28d

Shortly before his death last month, James Hudspeth and his team achieved a groundbreaking technological advancement: the ability to keep a tiny sliver of the cochlea alive and functional outside of the body for the first time. #RockefellerScience

Researchers keep a mammalian cochlea alive outside the body for the first time - News

The technological breakthrough may improve our understanding of the cellular mechanisms behind hearing loss.

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 29d

Dana Orange’s research on rheumatoid arthritis aims to help predict flares, provide precise drug targets, and enable interventions that block symptoms before they begin. Learn more in this Q&A:

These genetic insights into rheumatoid arthritis could help design better treatments - News

Dana Orange's research may help predict flares, provide precise drug targets, and enable interventions that block symptoms before they begin.

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · Sep 8

Applications are now open for September 2026 enrollment in The David Rockefeller Graduate Program in Bioscience.

Join a vibrant community of scientists pushing the boundaries of discovery.

Learn more here: https://www.rockefeller.edu/education-and-training/graduate-program-in-bioscience/

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · Sep 4

🎶 The Peggy Rockefeller Concert Series returns for the 2025–26 season! 🎶

Join us throughout the season for inspiring performances right here on campus. Discover the full season and reserve your tickets here:

The Peggy Rockefeller Concerts 2025–2026 Season - Peggy Rockefeller Concert Series

Beo String Quartet with Ilya Yakushev Violins, viola, cello, piano Tuesday, September 30, 2025 7:30 PM Tickets Details Vadym Kholodenko Piano Tuesday, November 4, 2025 7:30 PM Tickets Details Lysander Piano Trio Violin, cello, piano Thursday, Decemb...

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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · Aug 26

Long dismissed as impossible, nerve regrowth is offering new hope for injuries and neurodegeneration. In this @sciam.bsky.social piece, learn how Rockefeller's Fernando Nottebohm contributed to the evidence that neurons in the body and brain can repair themselves.

How Scientists Finally Learned That Nerves Regrow--Even in the Adult Brain

Long dismissed as impossible, nerve regrowth is offering new hope for healing injuries and treating neurodegeneration

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