June - University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo has a new president. And she knows her way around WNY
6/2/26
The Buffalo News and multiple media outlets reported that Caroline Attardo Genco, a Buffalo native and provost at Tufts University, will be the 16th president of UB.
8 common food ingredients linked to heart disease risk, scientists find
6/6/26
Prevention sought the expertise of Katherine Balantekin regarding common food preservatives that are linked to heart disease, including sodium nitrite and ascorbic acid.
How to protect yourself from ticks and safely remove them, according to experts
6/4/26
Yahoo! Health tapped Thomas Russo regarding tick-borne illnesses and how to stay safe during the summer.
Thanks to natural selection, Indigenous Andeans may digest potatoes better than anyone else in the world, study finds
6/8/26
Live Science features research co-authored by Omer Gokcumen, on the evolutionary advantages of certain genes, spurred by the consumption of potatoes 800,000 years ago.
Donald Trump’s evangelical base may be cracking
6/12/26
Newsweek interviewed Jacob Neiheisel about a new poll that shows President Donald Trump's approval rating slipping among evangelicals.
Why tetanus is on the rise in the United States—and how you can stay safe
6/17/26
Women’s Health sought the expertise of John Sellick in a report on rising cases of tetanus.
AI can give voice to people who struggle to speak
6/22/26
The Academic Minute featured Rohini Srihari, who discussed her work using AI to help people with ALS and other motor neuron diseases better communicate.
Why the Reflecting Pool keeps turning green
6/26/26
Chemical & Engineering News sought the expertise of James Jensen, who explained what conditions are necessary for algae to grow.
Does alkaline water actually hydrate you better? Here’s what science says
6/27/26
Food & Wine magazine sought the expertise of Derek Daniels evidence that alkaline water hydrates better than regular tap water for most healthy people.
The Editorial Board: Broadway-Fillmore residents will take the reins on neighborhood transformation
6/17/26
The Buffalo News published an editorial praising the Upper Broadway-Fillmore Transformation Project that just received funding from the Mother Cabrini Foundation.