Science and Technology

News about the latest UB research in science, engineering and technology, and its impact on society. (see all topics)

Study probes Huntington’s disease protein’s function in injured neurons
9/27/22
The huntingtin protein may travel together with important signaling molecules in injured neurons, researchers find.
UB research provides guidance for teaching positive, helpful content sharing on social media
9/26/22
The findings present opportunities to leverage interpersonal goals in ways that can potentially change real-world sharing behavior on social media.
It’s grow time! The U.S. Crystal Growing Competition is back
9/15/22
Kids and teachers can cultivate big, cool crystals in this annual contest founded by a UB chemist.
As coral reefs face threats, UB scientists study the future of soft corals
9/13/22
Mary Alice Coffroth and Howard Lasker are among researchers whose work is shedding light on how climate change may shape reefs.
UB CAT invests $253,000 in six life sciences companies
9/12/22
The companies are developing treatments for cancer, neurovascular diseases and more.
UB scientists to study how ancient climate change altered ecosystems in Southeast Alaska
9/12/22
Researching the past could provide important insights into how climate change may impact ecosystems today.
Studies in Bangladesh detail how e-waste recycling exposes workers to chemicals
9/12/22
UB’s Nirupam Aich is working with partners in Bangladesh to research pollution and health risks associated with this industry.
Biomedical engineers aim to develop more effective TB vaccine
9/9/22
The work is funded for $1.4 million over three years by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
UB engineering researchers receive NSF CAREER awards totaling $2.3 million
9/7/22
Their projects will tackle pressing societal concerns ranging from racial inequality in the U.S. to PFAS pollution, the need for better semiconductors, and energy conservation.
The evolution of mucus: How did we get all this slime?
8/26/22
In mammals, proteins called mucins evolved — again and again — by co-opting non-mucin proteins in a surprising way, study suggests.