IRAPUATO, MEXICO/BUFFALO, N.Y. — The newly sequenced genome of the carnivorous bladderwort contradicts the notion that vast quantities of noncoding DNA are crucial for complex life.

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Fifteen graduates of the University at Buffalo School of Management received awards during the school’s commencement ceremonies on May 10.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Most Americans want the U.S. to place more emphasis on developing solar power, recent polls suggest.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Richard V. Lee, MD, University at Buffalo professor of medicine and a physician in private practice, died on May 7 at his home in Orchard Park. He was 75.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo’s Office of Economic Development has initiated a series of roundtable discussions with industry that will pinpoint challenges and guide enhanced relationships between the university and business community in pursuit of economic development.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Students from more than 10 area schools inspired by the anti-bullying spirit will compete for the best musical show in front of “Jersey Boys” cast members and other celebrity judges at the “BAND Against Bullying” multi-school music and arts festival to be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at UB’s Center for the Arts.

BUFFALO, N.Y.— She doesn’t get paid but wears a pager at all times and every five weeks from midnight to 6 a.m., 7 days a week,  she is on call. She is one of the first faces you might see when you call 911 for a medical emergency in the Village of Williamsville. She is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – a lieutenant by night and a University at Buffalo nursing student by day.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Steven M. Brown won’t have to look far to see a familiar face at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – New York State’s highest-ranking judge will be the keynote commencement speaker for the State of New York’s only SUNY-system law school.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Bill McKibben, author of a groundbreaking book on global warming and founder of the global grassroots climate action campaign 350.org, will deliver the 2013 commencement address for UB’s School of Architecture and Planning on Friday.