DEADLY TIGER TEETH. A new computational toolkit called the UB Vertebrate Analyzer will help anatomists like Frank Mendel (above) to determine with mathematical precision how the sabertooth tiger used its fangs. For more details, see lead story in "Top Stories" column. (Photo: Kevin Hulme)
Moderate-fat diet is kinder to heart than low-fat diet
A UB study has found that dieters need not cut all fat from their diets to improve their risk profiles. » Full Story
UB Choir and Chorus hit the big time
More than 80 members of the UB Choir and the UB Chorus will travel to Carnegie Hall in April to perform the dramatic, and demanding, "Requium" by Giuseppe Verdi. » Full Story
My, what big teeth you have. UB researchers are developing a computer-aided design system that scientists can use to answer such questions as why the extinct sabertooth tiger needed eight-inch canines.
Backseat bullets. Buckling up in the back seat can save the driver's life, as well as the passenger's, a UB study has found.
Mentoring maven. Luis Colon takes his student mentoring duties seriously, and the chemistry professor has been recognized nationally for his efforts.
A clearer picture of war. UB researchers are developing a software system that is designed to give the military a better view of the "theater of war."
Supporting teaching excellence. UB faculty member J. Ronald Gentile and his wife, Kay, have pledged up to $25,000 in matching challenge funds to benefit the Center for Teaching and Learning Resources.
Assessing the quality of the West Side food supply. In the wake of two supermarket closings, UB planning students assessed the availability of good, affordable food for residents of Buffalo's West Side.
Classroom complaints. The results of a faculty survey presented to members of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee yesterday indicate that faculty members continue to complain about the quality of classrooms on campus.
Analyzing the pet-effect on cardio health. A review of the data relating to pets and cardiovascular responses has found that pets can have a positive effect in the short term, but more studied is needed to assess the long-term effect.
New master's programs. UB is pursuing the development of three new master's degree programs in social sciences and the humanities.
Risk of pandemic flu. A UB expert in infectious diseases and geographic medicine warns that the simultaneous existence of bird flu and a particularly virulent form of human influenza may set the stage for the first flu pandemic in 35 years.
Construction update. University Facilities provides an update on some of the major capital construction, renovation, repair and maintenance projects that are planned, recently completed or currently under way on campus.