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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Middlesex County in week ending Mar. 30?

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 31, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former South Middlesex Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 31, 2024

These former South Middlesex Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

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South Middlesex Times area weekly mass times

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 30, 2024

The following parishes in the South Middlesex Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Middlesex County in week ending Mar. 23?

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 29, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities in Middlesex County received FDA inspections in 2023?

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 28, 2024

There were 40 companies in cities associated with Middlesex County that received 41 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Rutgers Racing to Discover a Better Paxlovid

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 28, 2024

Researchers from Rutgers Health are making significant strides in the development of a potential new oral treatment for COVID-19. This pursuit comes as a response to the need for alternative medications to supplement or replace Paxlovid, the current effective oral treatment for the virus.In a report published in Science, Jun Wang, a senior author of the study and associate professor at Rutgers’ Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, highlighted the urgency for additional treatment options stating, “COVID-19 remains the nation’s third leading cause of death, so there’s already a...

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Rutgers–New Brunswick Appoints New Dean to Lead Graduate School of Education

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 28, 2024

Christopher M. Span, a scholar, historian, educator, and higher education administrator, has been appointed as the new dean for the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Span, who currently serves as a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will assume his new role on July 1.Expressing his enthusiasm for the appointment, Span stated, "I am absolutely thrilled about becoming the next dean of the Graduate School of Education." He highlighted the excellence of the GSE, its faculty, student body, research enterprise, and...

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Alumnus Teamed Up With Rutgers Faculty to Ensure AI Is Accessible To All

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 27, 2024

Vukosi Marivate, a global leader in teaching machines to process languages, is collaborating with Critical AI @ Rutgers to ensure that no culture is left out of the AI revolution. Marivate, who received his doctoral degree in computer science from Rutgers University, is now chair of data science at University of Pretoria, South Africa. He emphasized the importance of including diverse voices in the advancement of AI, stating, “If you don't take care to have an opportunity to have your voice heard during these big changes, everything happens to you, not with you.”...

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Coming Soon to New Jersey Skies: A Darkened Sun During a Solar Eclipse

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 27, 2024

A total solar eclipse is set to cross North America on April 8, with New Jersey residents having the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse, weather permitting. Lujendra Ojha, an assistant professor at Rutgers University, explained the significance of solar eclipses and what viewers can expect on that day."In very simple terms, the word 'eclipse' refers to what happens when the light from a particular body is being blocked by another body," said Ojha. "During the upcoming solar eclipse, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth and block the face of the sun."...

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Study of Different Autism Types Finds Shared Mechanism That May Respond to Drugs

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 27, 2024

A recent study conducted by Rutgers Health researchers has uncovered common underlying mechanisms in different forms of autism that may respond to existing medications. The research utilized induced pluripotent stem cells to analyze the development of brains in individuals with genetic and unexplained autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Emanuel DiCicco-Bloom, a professor of neuroscience and cell biology/pediatrics at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and senior author of the study, highlighted the significance of the findings, stating, “Cells in a dish are not fully human...

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Researchers Explore Health-Promoting Behaviors of African American and Black Immigrant Men

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 27, 2024

A Rutgers Health study led by Daina Potter, a data analyst in the Department of Urban-Global Public Health at the Rutgers School of Public Health, has highlighted the health-promoting behaviors of African American and Black immigrant men. The study, published in the American Journal of Men’s Health, focused on how this population navigates gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.Potter emphasized the shift in research approach, stating, “This study was a shift to demonstrate that this population wants to be healthy and has found ways to do so.” She highlighted the importance of...

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New Technology Promises to Revolutionize Valvular Heart Disease Care

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 27, 2024

Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions have identified a new technological breakthrough that could significantly impact the diagnosis and treatment of valvular heart disease, a condition responsible for roughly 25,000 deaths in the United States annually.In a recent publication in The Lancet, Partho Sengupta, Henry Rutgers Professor of Cardiology, highlighted the transformative potential of these advancements. Sengupta stated, “We are witnessing a paradigm shift in how valvular heart diseases are diagnosed and treated.” He emphasized the importance of...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Middlesex County in week ending Mar. 23

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Middlesex County in week ending Mar. 23?

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 25, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rutgers–New Brunswick Appoints New Dean to Lead School of Social Work

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 25, 2024

George Leibowitz, an interdisciplinary researcher and licensed clinician specializing in adult and adolescent mental health and substance abuse treatment, has been appointed dean for the School of Social Work at Rutgers University–New Brunswick."As an educator, interdisciplinary scholar, administrator, and social worker who is committed to helping individuals and elevating the common good, Dr. Leibowitz is an excellent match for SSW – the nation’s 16th ranked school of social work," said Rutgers–New Brunswick Chancellor Francine Conway.Leibowitz's research is focused on...

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Singer-Songwriter Jake Thistle Balances Career With His Rutgers Course Load

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 25, 2024

Rutgers sophomore Jake Thistle is balancing his academic pursuits with a thriving career as a singer-songwriter. Despite being two years away from completing his dual degree in communication and journalism and media studies, the 19-year-old has already achieved significant milestones in the music industry.Thistle's journey as a musician began at a young age when he secured his first paying gig at a local ice cream shop in Paramus. Reflecting on his early experiences, Thistle humorously remarked, "I almost called it a residency," highlighting how those opportunities...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Middlesex County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 23

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 24, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former South Middlesex Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 24, 2024

These former South Middlesex Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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South Middlesex Times area weekly mass times

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 23, 2024

The following parishes in the South Middlesex Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Middlesex County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 16

By South Middlesex Times | Mar 22, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.