Research News

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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.

  • Shedding light on toxins
    9/17/15

    UB faculty members have developed a new method to analyze toxic flame retardants that have made their way into our bodies — and even lurk in blood and breast milk.

  • Improve support systems
    9/17/15

    UB faculty member Hilary Weaver says it's not enough to bring Syrian refugees to the United States. Services must be set up for them once they arrive.

  • Novel approach to pancreatic cancer treatment
    9/17/15

    UB pharmaceutical scientist Robert Straubinger is leading a $3.8 million international grant to develop personalized, nanoparticle drug-delivery systems for pancreatic cancer.

  • Filtering the carbon from coal
    9/10/15

    A UB-led research team has been awarded a nearly $2 million grant to develop a membrane to remove carbon dioxide from gasified coal before its combustion.

  • Biden is Democrats' Plan B
    9/10/15

    Joe Biden has the authenticity that voters want and Hillary Clinton lacks, UB elections expert James Campbell says.

  • New treatment for high cholesterol
    9/10/15

    The new statin alternatives that are just coming onto the market are a welcome addition for treating high cholesterol, says UB cardiologist Stanley F. Fernandez.

  • Prestigious honor for UB anthropologist
    9/10/15

    Deborah Reed-Danahay has received a prestigious and highly competitive Jean Monnet Chair teaching post from the European Commission.

  • Will Arctic snowfall slow glaciers’ decline?
    9/10/15

    UB geologist Jason Briner is leading a new study examining whether anticipated changes in Arctic precipitation could slow ice sheet loss and temper sea level rise.

  • In sync
    9/8/15

    A study by UB psychologist Matthew Paul has found that social interaction could be the mechanism that allows animals living in groups to synchronize their activities, whether it's huddling for warmth or offering protection from predators.  

  • Davis ruling mixed
    9/8/15

    The jailing of Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples was both good and bad forthe LGBT community, according to UB Law professor Michael Boucai.