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.

  • Re-examining ‘sustainability’
    7/23/15

    A new book co-edited by UB Law professor Jessica Owley tackles the ambiguous, but essential, concept of “sustainability.”

  • UB proposal among finalists
    7/21/15

    A proposal from UB is among the 53 finalists seeking funding through an internationally backed program aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths in some of the poorest places on Earth.

  • Back to basics
    7/20/15

    To improve learning among nursing students, UB researchers have turned to the kindergarten classroom for help.

  • Power switch
    7/20/15

    UB engineers are working with the U.S. Navy to develop graphine nanoribbons that may someday revolutionize how power is controlled in ships, smartphones and other electronic devices.

  • Quaalude nostalgia
    7/16/15

    UB faculty member David Herzberg says quaaludes — a drug that's back in the spotlight thanks to Bill Cosby — maintains a distinctive, mysterious reputation synonymous with the disco era of the 1970s.

  • Mother knows best?
    7/16/15

    When it comes to newborn sleep, mother may not know best, according to UB Nursing faculty member Deborah Raines.

  • Pluto to remain dwarf planet
    7/16/15

    Despite new information gleaned from the New Horizons mission, UB cosmologist Dejan Stojkovic predicts Pluto will retain its dwarf-planet status.

  • Illuminating ancient texts
    7/16/15

    An evolving web tool developed by a UB classicist searches for references and parallels in ancient texts to help scholars make connections that lend additional meaning to the texts.

  • End-of-life dilemma
    7/13/15

    What do first-responders — who are trained to save lives — do when faced with someone who is imminently dying and whose pre-hospital order is “do not resuscitate”?

  • Productive department
    7/9/15

    UB’s Department of Neurosurgery ranks among the top 20 most productive neurosurgical residency programs in the U.S. in terms of academic publishing over a five-year period.