Science and Technology

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

Study uncovers how harmful RNA clumps form — and a way to dissolve them
7/7/25
Linked to neurological disorders, repeat RNAs aggregate inside droplets but can be disassembled with an engineered piece of RNA.
Zebrafish could be key to finding new drugs for kidney stones, gout
7/2/25
University at Buffalo researcher Viviana Monje and colleagues awarded $1.2 million grant to study how popular aquarium fish produces crystals.
Oral biology professor wins global award for pioneering tooth enamel study
7/1/25
Research reveals how targeting gene could help correct oral disorders, prevent craniofacial birth defects.
How can AI be more energy efficient? UB researchers look to human brain for inspiration
7/1/25
Neuromorphic computing, which mimics architecture of brain, could support growing energy demands of AI.
UB surgeons use computer-assisted surgery to reduce head size
6/23/25
Published paper reveals pros, cons of digital planning in cases of hydrocephalic macrocephaly.
Wheat straw, a farming byproduct, could soon insulate your home
6/18/25
University at Buffalo-led team 3D prints the organic material to create green alternative to common fiberglass insulation.
Study reveals ‘switch-like’ behavior for hundreds of genes with links to human disease
6/18/25
Most genes express at varying levels, but switch-like genes are only highly expressed or lowly expressed.
UB launches AI and health science lecture series
6/4/25
The initiative kicks off June 10 as scholar Brian Athey will discuss how AI will affect academic health centers.
UB researchers target pancreatic cancer with light-infused chemo
5/29/25
Team awarded $2.5 million grant to develop system for inserting tiny light-emitting fibers directly into tumors.
UB students becoming proficient in digital dentistry techniques
5/21/25
Courses use 3D printing, scans and virtual reality for range of dental procedures.

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