Research News

Jason benedict looking at a crystal.

Crystals in a new light
2/12/26
A setback in growing light-responsive crystals led UB chemist Jason Benedict and his team to a novel method for mapping molecular arrangements.

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Worm's behavior yields clue
11/12/15
A mutant worm's reaction to a foul smell could lead to new treatment avenues for diseases ranging from schizophrenia to Parkinson’s.
Call for science
11/12/15
UB pharmacist Edward Bednarczyk says medical marijuana should be held to the same standard as other drugs.
Pinpointing poverty with cellphone data
11/12/15
Mobile phone calls are analyzed to thwart crime and track diseases. Now, UB researchers are studying if such data can help combat extreme poverty.
User habits key to phishing
11/12/15
UB faculty member Arun Vishwanath says taking into account users' cyber routines is integral to preventing email phishing.
Thumbs up to healthy menus
11/5/15
Children are choosing healthy side dishes and beverages when ordering meals in restaurants, research led by UB faculty member Stephanie Anzman-Frasca has found.
Powering an energy revolution
11/5/15
UB takes a leadership role in a National Science Foundation plan to use data analytics to solve pressing societal problems.
Changing behavior to avert diabetes
11/5/15
UB researchers are studying if changes in decision-making can prevent people with prediabetes from becoming diabetic.
Just Food, Just Communities
11/5/15
The UB Food Lab is co-sponsoring an event designed to bring together community partners, scholars, students and residents to discuss the links between racial, economic and food injustices, and strategies to address them.
WHI gets extension
11/5/15
UB has received a five-year extension of its involvement with the Women’s Health Initiative, the groundbreaking study that has yielded major discoveries on chronic diseases that affect postmenopausal women.
Tracing family roots
11/5/15
Descendants of authors of slave narratives attending a groundbreaking UB workshop discuss their histories, identities and personal stories.

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