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  • Science Daily: Air pollution doesn't increase risk of preeclampsia, premature birth
    7/5/10
    An article reported that while pregnant women may worry about the effects of air pollution on their health and that of their developing child, exposure to carbon monoxide and fine particles in the air during pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of preterm delivery or preeclampsia. The research also is the subject of an article distributed by ANI.
  • eMaxHealth: Convenience stores may be linked to obesity in women
    7/4/10
    An article on eMaxHealth, an independent health news organization, reported convenience stores may be linked to obesity in women following a study by UB researchers that showed that women who live closer to supermarkets have lower body mass index compared to those who live closer to convenience stores and restaurants. The research also is the subject of articles distributed by ANI, a South Asian news service, UPI and Science Daily.
  • Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Ancient jawbone may mean polar bears survived warmer temperatures
    7/4/10
    An article in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported an ancient jawbone has led scientists to believe that polar bears survived a period thousands of years ago that was warmer than today, and noted that the research was conducted by Charlotte Lindqvist, assistant professor of biological sciences. The article also appeared in KTVA-TV in Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman in Wasilla, Alaska.
  • Science Daily: Modern marsupials carry "fossil" genes from deadly viruses
    7/4/10
    An article on Science Daily reported that new findings by UB biologists have shown that modern marsupials harbor a "fossil" copy of a gene that codes for filoviruses, which cause Ebola and Marburg hemorrhagic fevers and are the more lethal viruses known to humans. In addition, the research is the subject of an article distributed by the South Asian news agency ANI, and articles also appeared on the websites PhysOrg and Scientific Computing.
  • Science Daily: Volcanologist discusses how volcanic ash ends up in jet stream
    7/3/10
    An article on Science Daily reported that UB volcanologist Marcus Bursik has published a paper showing how the jet stream – the area in the atmosphere that pilots prefer to fly in – also seems to be the area most likely to be impacted by plumes from volcanic ash.
  • Inside Higher Ed: President Simpson Discusses Value of Research Universities
    7/2/10
    An op-ed written by UB President John B. Simpson regarding "the health of the nation's research universities and identifying strategies for advancing their role in U.S. prosperity" appeared in Friday's issue of Inside Higher Ed, an international online magazine about issues in higher education.
  • Family Circle: How to connect with your teens
    7/1/10
    Jacqueline Ghosen, assistant dean and director of communications in the School of Managements, was quoted in Family Circle magazine in an article about connecting with your teens.
  • Everett Herald: trade specialist discusses Airbus subsidies
    6/29/10
    An AP story about the controversy over subsidies for Airbus quotes UB's David Pritchard, research assistant and trade specialist in geography. Articles appeared in the Everett, Wash., Herald, The Commercial Appeal and WRCBtv.com.
  • New York Times: Article looks at MS research at UB
    6/28/10
    A New York Times story on a controversial new theory about multiple sclerosis -- which at one point was the No. 1 emailed story on the Times' website – reports on work by UB's Adnan Siddiqui, assistant professor of neurosurgery, and his team, who have been studying the new theory.
  • Reuters: Smoking cessation expert discusses lower rates of second-hand smoke
    6/28/10
    Gary A. Giovino, professor health behavior, was quoted in an article distributed by Reuters about a study that found that American children's exposure to second-hand smoke at home has dropped significantly since the mid-1990s. The article appeared in outlets that include National Post, Vancouver Sun and Mother Nature Network.

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