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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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Defining focus areas
5/28/15
About 100 faculty members discussed potential areas of focus for RENEW, UB's interdisciplinary environmental research initiative, during a recent workshop.
Unraveling link between genetic mutation and autistic behaviors
5/28/15
UB scientists have identified the mechanisms behind a genetic mutation that produces certain autistic behaviors in mice, as well as therapeutic strategies to restore normal behaviors.
Altering makeup of forests
5/28/15
A new study by UB geographers explores how past Native American settlements modified Western New York forests.
Aging well
5/28/15
In his new book, UB pharmacologist Jerrold Winter shares his knowledge about the science of aging and when drugs are — and aren’t — useful.
In consumers we trust
5/26/15
Shopping websites with robust, interactive product-review systems make customers more satisfied and improve product marketing, according to a new study co-authored by UB faculty member Lawrence Sanders..
Slinky look-alike helps us see tiny objects
5/26/15
The metamaterial hyperlens could improve early cancer detection, nanoelectronics manufacturing and scientists’ ability to observe single molecules.
False tweet led to financial panic
5/21/15
UB researcher Tero Karppi says more attention must be paid to social media's connection with financial decision-making.
Patra elected fellow
5/21/15
UB Engineering faculty member Abani Patra has been elected a fellow of the United States Association for Computational Mechanics.
Constantinou receives Newmark Medal
5/21/15
UB faculty member Michael Constantinou has received the prestigious award from the American Society of Civil Engineers in recognition of his work developing seismic protective systems.
UB, Roswell to launch stem cell program
5/21/15
UB and Roswell Park Cancer Institute researchers have been awarded a $1.85 million grant to create an interdisciplinary stem cell research training program.

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