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Study: Same genes that made gorilla penises small may make men infertile
5/14/24
Researchers identify candidate genes for human male infertility by analyzing gorillas’ unusual reproductive system.
Study: For treating retinopathy of prematurity, UB-led research proves that ranibizumab is safe
5/10/24
A UB researcher who is a leading expert on retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) has published a study that could change the standard of care for the condition.
UB English professor reworks a classic literary anthology
5/10/24
Overhaul of Norton’s “The Victorian Age” is the broadest and most comprehensive update in its history.
UB’s Carbon Reduction Challenge returns with new ways to reduce – and count — WNY companies’ emissions
5/10/24
The class allows students to work with local organizations on analyzing and reducing their carbon footprint.

A school district removed Confederate names from buildings. Now, they might put them back
5/9/24
USA Today quotes Carole Emberton in a story about how a Virginia school board will reconsider – for the second time – a previous action to remove the names of Confederate leaders from two of its schools, putting a now years-old argument back in the spotlight.
FLiRT COVID-19 variants are spreading: what to know about KP.2 and KP.1.1 strains
5/7/24
Prevention quotes Thomas Russo in an article about the KP.1.1 and KP.2 COVID variants, also known as the FLiRT variant.
Darfur’s largest city on the brink of a major clash
5/3/24
Carla Martinez Machain appeared on BBC Newshour to discuss a military base in Niger, where U.S. troops have been ordered to leave by a new government and are being replaced by Russian troops.
Democrats retain upstate New York congressional seat in special election
4/30/24
The Associated Press included commentary from Jacob Neiheisel in a report on the special election for New York’s 26th congressional district, formerly held by Brian Higgins.