• Concept of mindfulness leading to self-centeredness.
    Mindfulness can make you selfish, but you can prevent it
    4/14/21

    A pioneering new study by UB psychologist Michael Poulin examines the social effects of mindfulness.

  • Homo sapien skull, 68,00 years old; taken at the David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum.
    How did humans evolve, and will they evolve more?
    4/7/21

    While humans are unlikely to evolve supepowers like the Marvel Universe characters, Iron Man's brains are one exception, UB anthropologist Evan Simons tells "Curious Kids."

  • A darkling beetle collects moisture from the air.
    New water vapor condenser takes cues from darkling beetle
    4/6/21

    Like the insect, the new tech lowers its temperature to harvest condensed water and — of course — it consumes no electricity.

  • Nurse working on a computer screen at a hospital bedside.
    Doctors, IT experts differ on tech-related errors
    4/6/21

    New UB research shows how development of health information technology can be improved to reduce patient safety errors.

  • Composition of various conditions impacting health inequities: (clockwise from top left) access to healthy foods, neighborhood, schools, healthcare.
    Working to reverse health inequities
    4/5/21

    The Community Health Equity Research Institute's new website will help community groups explore potential collaborations with UB.

  • Composition of screen capture from the GSE symposium and the promotional graphic that reads, "Creating the Beloved Community.".
    Symposium explores MLK’s vision of just, equitable schools
    4/5/21

    Guest speakers who discussed reshaping education at the GSE event included New York Times bestselling author Christopher Emdin.

  • Paul DesJardin.
    DesJardin elected fellow of ASME
    4/5/21

    The UB faculty member is being recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for his exceptional contributions to the field.

  • Maps showing diabetes in the US.
    AI tool can help spot Type 2 diabetes trends in the U.S.
    4/2/21

    The work, which examines risk factors down to the county level, could lead to more tailored public health strategies.

  • Medical Virology Research Scientist Works in a Hazmat Suit.
    Pandemic preparedness key for future
    4/2/21

    Noted vaccine researcher John R. Mascola outlined the development of the COVID-19 vaccines and looked ahead to the future in his keynote adress at the CTSI Annual Forum.

  • A gloved hand holding a vial labeled "Monoclonal Antibodies.".
    Study to identify best COVID-19 treatments
    4/2/21

    Patients with mild or moderate symptoms are needed for the NIH-funded study of drugs that received emergency use authorizations early in the pandemic.

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