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Genetic variant may be key to some kids' heart failure
12/12/25
The findings of a study strongly suggest that genetic testing should be done on all children with heart failure and myocarditis.

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Rethinking origin of rare disorder that causes blindness
6/26/20
UB scientist Steven Fliesler and his colleagues report findings that challenge what was previously believed to cause a form of retinitis pigmentosa.
Age bias laws don't protect older women as they do men
6/26/20
UB economist Joanne Song McLaughlin says older women faces with the possibility of both age and gender discrimination are "falling through the cracks."
Team uses protein, RNA to make hollow, spherical sacks
6/24/20
These bubble-like structures called vesicles — crafted without traditional lipid building blocks — could potentially be engineered to deliver drugs, scientists say.
Studying factors for poor COVID-19 outcomes, immunity
6/23/20
UB physicians have launched a project to explore both biomedical and public health factors of the pandemic.
Gardenia’s DNA shows that plants are marvelous chemists
6/22/20
The species’ newly sequenced genome highlights how evolutionary tinkering transforms plants into some of nature’s great chemical-makers.
Increasing access to behavioral health services
6/22/20
The School of Nursing project aims to integrate mental health and substance abuse treatment in primary care clinics in rural communities.
Can inhaled steroid help COVID-19 patients?
6/18/20
The UB study focuses on non-critical patients, who make up the majority of COVID-19 cases, and potentially pose the highest risk to spread the disease.
Drug preserves endogenous insulin production
6/16/20
In research led by UB professor Teresa Quattrin, golimumab preserved beta-cell function in children and young adults with newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes.
UB CIGBS to lead antibody test research program
6/16/20
The research aims to identify the role of rapid and quantitative testing for individuals with COVID-19, their family members and other high-risk groups.
Pharmacy professor receives grant
6/16/20
Maya Chilbert has received a seed grant from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy to examine blood clot prevention therapies.

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