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.

  • Tops in the sandbox
    8/6/15

    Buffalo Automation Group, a startup robotics company founded by three UB engineering students, won the top prize last week at the inaugural Buffalo Student Sandbox contest.

  • Without complete certainty, families will cling to hope
    8/6/15

    Debris that washed up on a remote island must be identified with certainty as coming from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in order to give closure to the families of the victims, UB trauma expert Nancy Smyth says.

  • Wrecked plans, imagined futures
    8/6/15

    UB faculty member Dave Alff has been awarded an NEH stipend to travel to England to investigate rare manuscripts outlining projects that sought to advance British society in the 1600s and 1700s.

  • Dementia spending priorities differ
    8/6/15

    A new UB study has found that dementia patients and their caregivers prefer federal research funding be spent on better care and support than on finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease.

  • Authenticity key to Trump popularity
    8/6/15

    While Donald Trump's authenticity is boosting his popularity in the polls, that campaign style will come back to haunt him, UB faculty member James Campbell predicts.

  • Growing human serotonin in petri dish
    8/6/15

    UB scientists have generated human serotonin neurons from human fibroblasts, work that could help the discovery of new antidepressants and drugs for illnesses involving the neurotransmitter.

  • A boost from Pitch Prep
    8/6/15

    The 30 local semifinalists in the 43North business idea contest may gain a leg up on their out-of-town competition by taking part in a series of events designed to sharpen their business skills.

  • Juvenile arthritis risk
    7/30/15

    UB researchers have discovered how noncoding parts of the genome contribute to juvenile arthritis.

  • Rewards and ADHD
    7/30/15

    A little recognition for a job well done means a lot to children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, UB researchers find.

  • Visualizing math
    7/30/15

    In a new project, UB's Graduate School of Education is seeking to help students visualize complex calculus concepts.