Research News

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  • Crystals in a new light
    2/12/26

    A setback in growing light-responsive crystals led UB chemist Jason Benedict and his team to a novel method for mapping molecular arrangements.

  • Inflammation drives social media use
    8/22/23

    The UB-led study may provide the first evidence showing the role of the immune system as a potential antecedent to social media use.

  • New faculty member brings exclusive 3M award to UB
    8/18/23

    Luis R. De Jesús Báez is UB’s first recipient of the Non-Tenure Faculty Award that aims to encourage the pursuit of new ideas among tenure-track faculty.

  • Two scholars receive NSF fellowships to study at UB
    8/17/23

    The prestigious MPS-Ascend program aims to advance scientific discovery and diversify the fields of mathematics and science.

  • New therapies on the horizon for endometriosis
    8/15/23

    UB study reveals how neurotrophins and their receptors could be novel therapeutic targets for pelvic pain in the condition that affects 5-10% of women.

  • What do lava and sewer sludge have in common?
    8/14/23

    Buffalo Sewer Authority calls upon UB lava flow expert to improve wastewater treatment plant.

  • Expanding cybersecurity training
    8/11/23

    Grant will provide funding for UB’s Center of Excellence in Information Systems Assurance Research and Education to graduate 24 cybersecurity specialists.

  • Supporting program for pregnant and new moms
    8/10/23

    An NIH grant to social work professor Mickey Sperlich will help pregnant and new mothers who have experienced trauma.

  • The business value of IT investment
    8/9/23

    A School of Management study analyzes how IT spending impacts inflation and employment rates, and vice versa.

  • Greenland glacier may not be as stable as previously thought
    8/8/23

    UB research finds that glacier N79 has undetected features that may indicate it is less stable than scientists have understood.

  • ‘A powerful pink bomb’
    8/7/23

    Kelly Hayes McAlonie and Despina Stratigakos, co-creators of Architect Barbie, explain the impact of the movie that's become one of the most talked about films of the summer.