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  • Science: Bata and wallabies have a lot of NIRV
    6/25/10
    An article in Science magazine reports on research being conducted by evolutionary biologist Derek Taylor, associate professor of biological science, on filoviruses and the mutation rate of that family of viruses. An article also appears on the science blog, PhysOrg.com.
  • UPI: Active caregiving offers many positives
    6/25/10
    An article distributed by UPI reports on research conducted by Michael Poulin, assistant professor of psychology, that showed that those who actively help a relative or sick spouse may be helping themselves to feel better.
  • amNewYork: Pop culture expert looks at the King of Pop a year after his death
    6/24/10
    Elayne Rapping, professor emeritus of American studies, is quoted in an article on am New York about the first anniversary of the death of pop singer Michael Jackson.
  • Jewish World: Behavioral scientist discusses federal funding supporting research in "mal-intent"
    6/24/10
    An article in Jewish World Review about federal funding supporting research in "mal-intent" quotes Mark Frank, associate professor of communication, a UB behavioral scientist and security researcher.
  • Washington Post: Simpson op-ed discusses choosing public higher ed for the right reasons
    6/24/10
    An op-ed by UB President John B. Simpson in the Washington Post offers parents and prospective students reasons why they should consider enrolling at a public university. "You can get a superb education at a quality public university -- just as you can at a quality independent university or at a small elite liberal-arts college," he wrote.
  • Tonic: Battery expert works to improve life as we know it
    6/23/10
    An article on Tonic, a digital media company dedicated to promoting inspirational stories, looks at the work of Esther Takeuchi, Greatbatch Professor in Power Sources Research in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • SmartPlanet.com: Battery pioneer discusses future applications for her work
    6/22/10
    An article in the Pure Genius section on SmartPlanet.com, a website dedicated to people who want to make the world a better place to live, interviews Esther Takeuchi, Greatbatch Professor of Power Sources Research in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, about her work to apply her knowledge of batteries to transportation and the power grid.
  • Albany Times Union: The health perils of a high-fat breakfast
    6/22/10
    An article in the Albany Times Union's HealthyLife blog about healthy breakfasts reports a UB study found that high-fat breakfasts trigger the release of inflammatory chemicals associated with clogged arteries.
  • Science Daily: Caring for elderly, sick spouse may have positive aspects
    6/22/10
    An article in ScienceDaily.com reports that although long-term care of sick or disabled loved ones is widely recognized as a threat to the caregiver's health and quality of life, a study by UB psychologist Michael Poulin finds that in some contexts, helping valued loved ones may promote the well being of helpers. An article also appeared on PhysOrg.com and Health News Digest. The South Asian news service ANI also reported on the research, with articles appearing in news outlets that include the Argentina Star, and Yahoo! India News.
  • Science Blog: Study show possible link between preschoolers' cavities and excess body fat
    6/22/10
    An article on Science Blog reports a UB study has shown that preschool children with tooth decay may be more likely to be overweight or obese than the general population and, regardless of weight, are more likely to consume too many calories. The article quotes Kathleen Bethin, associate professor of pediatrics.

UB faculty frequently offer expert perspectives on issues that are part of the current public discourse, including ones that may be perceived as controversial. It is our belief—and at the core of UB’s academic mission—that constructive, thoughtful dialogue fosters a better understanding of our world. Thus, we openly share these perspectives.