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.

  • Caregiving associated with 9% lower risk of death
    12/7/23

    The findings of the UB-led study are significant given the burden of caregiving — and its impact on health — will be substantial in the years to come. 

  • UB social work researcher to co-lead Grand Challenge to Prevent Gun Violence
    12/7/23

    Firearms were the No. 1 killer of children and teens in the U.S. last year, says Patricia Logan-Greene.

  • Faculty have key role at APEC conference
    12/5/23

    Jessie Poon and Meredith Kolsky Lewis organized the meeting that was held concurrently with the Economic Leaders' Week attended by the U.S. and Chinese presidents.

  • UB awarded $1 million for ‘space economy’ grant
    12/4/23

    Engineers will use the award to better track objects in deep outer space.

  • Enhancing, expanding aging-related research
    12/4/23

    The kickoff event for the initiative features the acting director of the NYS Office for the Aging as the keynote speaker.

  • Key algae species help soft corals survive warming oceans
    11/30/23

    The algae, from the genus Breviolum, reside inside the coral tissue, forming a symbiotic relationship.

  • Analytics/AI conference brings new perspectives
    11/28/23

    UB hosted the gathering of industry and academic experts dedicated to exploring the frontiers of data analytics and artificial intelligence. 

  • How carnivorous Asian pitcher plants acquired signature insect trap
    11/28/23

    Study finds duplicated genomes may have paved the way for specialized carnivory and separate-sexed plants.

  • UB tops in New York for computer infrastructure awards
    11/27/23

    NSF funding points to UB’s statewide leadership in computing resources, AI and data science capabilities.

  • RNA’s solo act on the ever-changing stage of cellular dynamics
    11/27/23

    While RNA is well known for its part in cutting-edge vaccine technology, a UB-led study looks at its lesser explored role in the inner workings of cells.