Research News

Thymus gland highlighted in a silhouette of a human chest.
  • For this condition, surgery is effective, economical
    4/28/26

    A paper by the Jacobs School professor Gil Wolfe looks at thymectomy in patients with myasthenia gravis.

  • UB researcher shows power of AI in social sciences
    3/18/26

    Rachael Hinkle’s work with machine learning intersects political science, legal training and computational methods.

  • Whale song remix
    3/18/26

    A new study shows humpbacks shift pitch when a neighbor joins the song.

  • Professor promotes updated kidney assessment
    3/17/26

    A commentary by Calvin Meaney urges discontinuation of outdated tests that are imprecise or disadvantage Black patients.

  • UB researchers test if AI can improve fire spread prediction
    3/17/26

    Evaluation of deep learning tools underscores the strengths, limitations and opportunities for next‑generation hybrid modeling.

  • Wang receives AAG remote sensing award
    3/16/26

    The geographer is the first from UB to receive the honor, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the field through research, teaching or outreach.

  • NIH grant to support study of salivary gland regeneration
    3/16/26

    The goal of the work is to repair and regenerate glands that affect eating, speech and quality of life.

  • Working to close the food gap
    3/13/26

    UB public health researcher Lucia Leone develops programs to help people get the most out of the food they receive.

  • How juvenile legal system can support — or fail — our youth
    3/12/26

    A new study shows different services can benefit or harm youth on probation, potentially leading to rehabilitation or future arrest.

  • UB neurologist co-author on JAMA Neurology paper
    3/12/26

    The paper, co-authored by Bianca Weinstock-Guttman, further strengthens the connection between multiple sclerosis and the Epstein-Barr virus.

  • Advancing solvent-based recycling for flexible plastics
    3/11/26

    New UB studies suggest the energy-efficient and eco-friendly approach could help reuse millions of tons of plastics.