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With federal award of up to $22 million, researchers to study treatment to slow the human aging process

Researchers from Brown University and the University of Rochester will lead a multi-institution project to test whether reducing DNA-triggered inflammation can help older adults stay healthier for ...
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Through ‘Brown Loves Providence,’ Brown community members turn appreciation into action

Brown University students, faculty and staff are uniting to thank and honor Providence and its residents, businesses and ...
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Photos: Historic ‘Blizzard of 2026’ arrives at Brown

The Brown University campus continues to dig out from record-breaking snowfall that blanketed Providence in more than three feet of snow during a late-February blizzard.
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Staff Spotlight: A leader on Brown’s dining team, Hout Seng builds community through food

Starting in an entry-level role and rising to lead cook at Andrews Commons, Hout Seng channels his passion for food to create ...
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Private equity firms acquired more than 500 autism centers in past decade, study shows

A new study from researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health highlights a push from private equity investors into autism therapy centers across the nation. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown ...
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Brown University outlines enhanced safety measures, after-action review and security assessment

Following the senseless Dec. 13 shooting on campus, the University will conduct an external After-Action Review of the incident and a comprehensive Campus Safety and Security Assessment of the Brown ...
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At Brown, Condoleezza Rice discusses foreign policy, research universities and an accomplished career

In a conversation with Brown President Christina H. Paxson, Rice shared insights on her professional life, the current state of foreign affairs, and the role of universities in American democracy.
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Brown University to lead national institute focused on intuitive, trustworthy AI assistants

A new institute, based at Brown and supported by a $20 million National Science Foundation grant, will convene researchers to guide development of a new generation of AI assistants for use in mental ...
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Brown University researchers discover how people gossip without getting caught

Researchers at the Carney Institute for Brain Science spill the tea about the complicated mental computations that allow people to gossip successfully. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Cognitive ...
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Faculty at Brown earn prominent awards, distinctions in Spring 2025

Over the spring semester, prestigious national and international organizations recognized Brown faculty for their research, teaching, service and leadership. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Over ...
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U.S. maternal deaths doubled during COVID-19 pandemic, among other findings in new study

Public health researchers untangle two decades of maternal mortality data and find that while early increases were driven by reporting changes, real increases followed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Golden eyes: How gold nanoparticles may one day help to restore people’s vision

A team of Brown University researchers has identified a promising new approach that may one day help to restore vision in people affected by macular degeneration and other retinal disorders.