Research News

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  • UB awarded $5 million to lead new Great Lakes Research Consortium
    6/17/26

    UB will play an expanded role in researching and protecting the largest group of freshwater bodies on Earth.

  • Three-in-one vaccine shows promise
    7/9/26

    Study shows that a single-shot vaccine under development at UB could protect against flu, COVID-19 and RSV.

  • UB expert offers tips for eating seafood safely
    7/9/26

    The majority of commercial seafood products in the U.S. are safe to consume, but Russo warns about some exceptions and precautions.

  • Improving plastic recycling
    7/8/26

    UB scientists’ system aims to reduce contamination, increase the recycling of materials to help enable a circular economy.

  • A need for knowledge on cannabis product labels
    7/8/26

    SPHHP researchers’ study reveals low recognition of cannabis labels among New York consumers.

  • Discovery may yield new treatment for cognitive disorders
    7/7/26

    Researchers have uncovered a connection between a specific gene and healthy brain function.

  • New method for creating advanced catalyst materials
    7/7/26

    One‑step process generates high entropy alloy nanoparticles in milliseconds.

  • Preventing metabolic disease in children
    7/7/26

    A family-based behavioral treatment developed at UB can prevent children from developing metabolic disease when they grow up.

  • Advancing supply chain sustainability
    6/30/26

    Students partnered with East Aurora-based fluid and motion control systems manufacturer Moog to gauge the footprint of each step of its supply chain.

  • Why misinformation persists
    6/30/26

    As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, Ophir is uncovering how false and misleading information spreads.

  • Grant brings autism research institute to UB
    6/30/26

    The institute expanded its autism intervention programs at UB with support from a $450,000 Children's Guild Foundation grant.