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The helper's high is not a metaphorIn 1988, sociologist Allan Luks surveyed over 3,000 volunteers across the United States and found that more than 90 percent reported a distinct physical sensation after helping others, warmth, energy, and a calm that lasted hours. He called it the "helper's high." Neuroscientists later…

Scientists studying naked mole rats discovered a gene linked to high levels of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), a substance associated with cancer resistance, reduced inflammation, and healthy aging. Researchers at the University of Rochester transferred the gene into mice and found that the animals lived healthier lives with…

Anonymous "wanted" posters targeting Jewish professors at the University of Rochester have sparked controversy.

If you hadn’t heard about superconductors before 2023, odds are you know what they are now. Researchers raised eyebrows early in the year with claims of operational room-temperature superconductors, though none has been substantiated, and one paper from researchers at the University of Rochester was retracted by the journal Nature…

Naked mole rats' longevity and resistance to age-related diseases is due to a gene that produces high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA). Researchers at the University of Rochester transferred this gene to mice, leading to a 4.4% increase in median lifespan and improved health. The study was published in Nature.

The University of Rochester has creating a superconducting material that works at higher temperatures and at a lower pressure.