• Cerebral organoids generated from patients' stem cells are being used to study early development of neurons as it relates to schizophrenia.
    Schizophrenia originates early in pregnancy
    11/17/17

    Findings from the UB “mini-brain” research indicate the disease — triggered by malformations in the cerebral cortex —could potentially be treated in utero.

  • Active senior woman doing chores in the bathroom at home, cleaning wash basin and tap with spray detergent.
    For older women, all movement matters
    11/16/17

    A UB-led study has found a significant reduction in death risk in women over 65 who regularly engage in light physical activity, such as regular chores.

  • Melanie Sage.
    Helping to reunify Native families
    11/15/17

    UB researcher Melanie Sage is working to improve states’ compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.

  • A large bowl of potato chips with a hand reaching to take a chip.
    Studying the brain's reward system
    11/10/17

    UB researcher Elizabeth Mietlicki-Baase is investigating hormone signaling and the link to overeating and drug addiction.

  • Illustration of Siamogale melilutra, a massive wolf-sized otter, in a forest setting.
    A prehistoric otter’s powerful bite
    11/9/17

    A UB-led study found the giant, extinct otter had an unexpectedly sturdy jaw, suggesting it may have been a top predator.

  • Close up of pacemaker on electrocardiograph.
    Takeuchi to deliver RENEW lecture
    11/9/17

    The scientist best known for developing the battery that powers implantable defibrillators will speak on energy storage.

  • St. John's coral reef.
    Studying effects of hurricanes on coral
    11/8/17

    UB researcher Howard Lasker is traveling to the island of St. John to study the impact of hurricanes Irma and Maria on coral reefs in the region.

  • hiv test in cupped hands.
    More HIV testing among trans women
    11/2/17

    The UB study of transgender adults aims to tailor interventions to increase testing for those in the population not receiving it.

  • pediatrician talks to a child patient during a check up.
    National groups honor UB program
    10/30/17

    Amid a shortage of child psychiatrists, the innovative program developed by UB's David Kaye has helped more than 7,000 New York children and adolescents.

  • Primitive man silhouette against the sun.
    How Neanderthals influenced human genetics in West Asia
    10/26/17

    The region, where humans leaving Africa may have first met Neanderthals, holds a unique spot in human evolution, UB scientists say.

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