Research

Detecting disease earlier: How a simple CRISPR tweak could make diagnostics faster, cheaper, and more accurate

A small change to a powerful molecular tool — using the CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme, which can detect RNA from viruses and cells — developed by Princeton researchers could help scientists detect disease faster and with greater accuracy.

A small change to a powerful molecular tool — using the CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme, which can detect RNA from viruses and cells — developed by Princeton researchers could help scientists detect disease faster and with greater accuracy.

NJ AI Hub set to launch AI Accelerator to globalize entrepreneur network

The New Jersey Artificial Intelligence Hub has partnered with the global innovation platform Plug and Play to launch an AI Accelerator. The program aims to connect local companies with global networks, attract international talent, and promote ethical AI development.

The New Jersey Artificial Intelligence Hub has partnered with the global innovation platform Plug and Play to launch an AI Accelerator. The program aims to connect local companies with global networks, attract international talent, and promote ethical AI development.

Princeton researchers weigh cost of impending federal funding rule requiring public access

The Nelson Memo, released by the Biden administration in 2022, mandates that all federally funded research be made publicly available immediately following publication. Many academic journals charge hundreds or thousands of dollars extra to do so. Princeton researchers, however, don’t anticipate major changes.

The Nelson Memo, released by the Biden administration in 2022, mandates that all federally funded research be made publicly available immediately following publication. Many academic journals charge hundreds or thousands of dollars extra to do so. Princeton researchers, however, don’t anticipate major changes.

Los investigadores de Princeton evalúan el costo de una regla inminente del financiamiento federal que requiere el acceso público

El memorándum Nelson, publicado bajo la administración Biden en 2022, exige que toda investigación financiada por el gobierno federal esté disponible al público inmediatamente después de su publicación. Muchas revistas académicas cobran cientos o miles de dólares adicionales para hacerlo. Sin embargo, los investigadores de Princeton no anticipan cambios importantes.

El memorándum Nelson, publicado bajo la administración Biden en 2022, exige que toda investigación financiada por el gobierno federal esté disponible al público inmediatamente después de su publicación. Muchas revistas académicas cobran cientos o miles de dólares adicionales para hacerlo. Sin embargo, los investigadores de Princeton no anticipan cambios importantes.

NJ AI Hub chosen for new Microsoft AI platform rollout, one of two locations worldwide

Microsoft will be launching a new generative AI for researchers and scientists, and Princeton is one of the first to try it.

NJ AI Hub escogido para el lanzamiento de la nueva plataforma de IA de Microsoft, uno de dos sitios en todo el mundo

Microsoft está lanzando una nueva plataforma de IA generativa sobrealimentada para investigadores, y Princeton será uno de los primeros en probarla.

Microsoft está lanzando una nueva plataforma de IA generativa sobrealimentada para investigadores, y Princeton será uno de los primeros en probarla.

Professor Michael Skinnider awarded 2025 Packard Fellowship for research on metabolites

Michael Skinnider, an associate professor at the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics, has been awarded a 2025 Packard Fellowship for his research on metabolites, small molecules inside the human body that play key roles in metabolism and disease. 

Michael Skinnider, an associate professor at the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics, has been awarded a 2025 Packard Fellowship for his research on metabolites, small molecules inside the human body that play key roles in metabolism and disease. 

‘A willingness to forge new ground’: Nobel laureate and her Ph.D. advisor discuss time at Princeton

Mary Brunkow GS ’91 received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine on Monday. In interviews, Brunkow and her Ph.D. advisor at Princeton, former University President Shirley Tilghman, discussed her path through Princeton and her career.

Mary Brunkow GS ’91 received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine on Monday. In interviews, Brunkow and her Ph.D. advisor at Princeton, former University President Shirley Tilghman, discussed her path through Princeton and her career.

Princeton honorary degree recipient Omar Yahgi wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Omar Yahgi, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Princeton in May 2025, received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for his pioneering work in developing Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs).

Omar Yahgi, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Princeton in May 2025, received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for his pioneering work in developing Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs).

NASA’s Princeton-led IMAP set to launch on Wednesday

NASA’s Princeton-led mission to explore the solar system’s boundary is now set to launch its probe on Sept. 24 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Princeton Professor of Astrophysical Sciences David McComas serves as the principal investigator for the IMAP mission.

NASA’s Princeton-led mission to explore the solar system’s boundary is now set to launch its probe on Sept. 24 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Princeton Professor of Astrophysical Sciences David McComas serves as the principal investigator for the IMAP mission.

Students travel the world, sail the seas in HMEI summer internships

Students and faculty share their experiences and research from the High Meadow Environmental Institute (HMEI) Environmental Internship Program.

Students and faculty share their experiences and research from the High Meadow Environmental Institute (HMEI) Environmental Internship Program.

DISPATCH | Housing and human rights policy in Hawai’i

Follow along staff News writer Isaac Bernstein’s deep dive into his many research projects during a summer in Hawai’i.

Follow along staff News writer Isaac Bernstein’s deep dive into his many research projects during a summer in Hawai’i.

Two professors awarded AI Seed Grant to advance algebraic proof systems

Professors Amir Ali Ahmadi and Pravesh Kothari are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to enhance complex mathematical proof systems, with applications in robotics, optimization, and automated reasoning. Their research aims to overcome current computational barriers using machine learning, potentially enabling AI to verify system safety and even prove sophisticated mathematical theorems.

Professors Amir Ali Ahmadi and Pravesh Kothari are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to enhance complex mathematical proof systems, with applications in robotics, optimization, and automated reasoning. Their research aims to overcome current computational barriers using machine learning, potentially enabling AI to verify system safety and even prove sophisticated mathematical theorems.

Científicos de Princeton, investigadores luchan para preservar conjuntos de datos en medio de eliminación federal de los datos

El 3 de febrero, miles de páginas web federales que contenían directrices sanitarias, informes del censo y datos climáticos fueron retiradas de línea, lo que generó preocupación en la comunidad de investigación de Princeton.

El 3 de febrero, miles de páginas web federales que contenían directrices sanitarias, informes del censo y datos climáticos fueron retiradas de línea, lo que generó preocupación en la comunidad de investigación de Princeton.

‘Devastadora’ e ‘impactante’: Qué Princeton puede perder con la congelación de ciencia de Trump

Mientras la administración Trump continúa cambiando las pautas federales de investigación y financiación, el “Príncipe” habló con profesores y estudiantes para comprender los posibles impactos.

Mientras la administración Trump continúa cambiando las pautas federales de investigación y financiación, el “Príncipe” habló con profesores y estudiantes para comprender los posibles impactos.

NIH elimina fondos de investigación por costos administrativos generales, produciendo ansiedad entre científicos de Princeton

El 7 de febrero, los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH) anunciaron una directiva que limitaba la proporción de los fondos de subvención asignados a gastos generales. El límite se fijó en el 15 %; en julio de 2024, la tasa de costos indirectos de Princeton era del 64 %.

El 7 de febrero, los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH) anunciaron una directiva que limitaba la proporción de los fondos de subvención asignados a gastos generales. El límite se fijó en el 15 %; en julio de 2024, la tasa de costos indirectos de Princeton era del 64 %.

“Una crisis existencial”: Las investigaciones del profesorado paró después de que se suspendieron las subvenciones para hacer las investigaciones

Tras la suspensión de numerosas becas federales, muchos profesores se han visto sumidos en la confusión, preocupados por cómo podrán continuar sus investigaciones. Sin embargo, la Universidad ha intervenido para financiar a algunos posdoctorados y estudiantes de posgrado.

Tras la suspensión de numerosas becas federales, muchos profesores se han visto sumidos en la confusión, preocupados por cómo podrán continuar sus investigaciones. Sin embargo, la Universidad ha intervenido para financiar a algunos posdoctorados y estudiantes de posgrado.

Princeton entre los demandantes que demandan al Departamento de Energía por los límites al financiamiento de costos indirecto

Después de que el DOE limitara los costos indirectos al 15 por ciento de la financiación, Princeton y siete universidades de investigación presentaron una demanda contra el DOE y su secretario.

Después de que el DOE limitara los costos indirectos al 15 por ciento de la financiación, Princeton y siete universidades de investigación presentaron una demanda contra el DOE y su secretario.

Metals, molecules, and medicine: chemical biology’s influence on health and sustainability

Chemistry professor Chris Chang’s lab studies the chemical biology of the elements, specifically examining the roles that copper, iron, and zinc play in biology across all kingdoms of life.

Chemistry professor Chris Chang’s lab studies the chemical biology of the elements, specifically examining the roles that copper, iron, and zinc play in biology across all kingdoms of life.

We analyzed the past decade of senior theses. Here are six takeaways.

The ‘Prince’ used natural language processing (NLP) and AI analysis to examine over 9,300 senior theses from the past decade.

We used natural language processing (NLP) and AI analysis to examine over 9,300 senior theses from the past decade.