Research News

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  • Assessing effectiveness of 'food-is-medicine'
    4/18/24

    The American Heart Association-funded project will assess the successes and challenges of three different food-prescription programs for WNY seniors.

  • Did RNA droplets help originate life on Earth?
    4/17/24

    UB physics researcher Priya R. Banerjee has been awarded a seed grant from the Hypothesis Fund to explore the "big idea."

  • Happier neighborhoods start in the front yard
    4/17/24

    A UB study of the Elmwood Village found that the livelier and more open the front yard, the more content and connected the resident.

  • Charting family history of world's most popular coffee
    4/16/24

    The newly sequenced genome of Arabica reveals its prehistoric origin story — and its future under climate change.

  • New study probes macrophages’ role in pulmonary fibrosis
    4/16/24

    These white blood cells promote scar tissue formation, but certain drugs, such as pirfenidone, may stop this from happening.

  • Nouh named fellow of ASME
    4/15/24

    The UB engineer is being recognized for his distinguished research contributions to the mechanical engineering field and dedicated service to the society.

  • UB startup Abceutics Inc. acquired by Merck
    4/12/24

    The acquisition includes a novel platform technology designed to improve the safety and efficacy of an important emerging class of cancer medicines.

  • Time to rethink school discipline
    4/11/24

    A UB study found that young adults with a history of school discipline report depressive symptoms and lower well-being.

  • Conveying research through imagery
    4/5/24

    The Art of Research competition highlights the work of UB graduate students through visually captivating images and engaging captions.

  • Copprium moves its tech closer to marketplace with UB’s assistance
    4/5/24

    The conductive ink startup was spun out from the university’s Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships office.

  • Des Forges symposium set for April 16
    4/4/24

    The conference held in memory of the human rights advocate will focus on sexual and reproductive rights from a human rights perspective.