Research News

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  • Why do we love carbs?
    10/22/24

    A study co-led by UB finds the gene for starch-digesting saliva may have first duplicated more than 800,000 years ago, seeding the genetic variation that shapes our modern diet.

  • New study debunks claims of psychedelic cannabinoid
    7/14/23

    Researchers caution that contaminants and expectations created through social media and online message forums may be to blame.

  • In business, all losses are not alike
    7/11/23

    A School of Management study shows how accounting practices distort economic reality.

  • Grinslade selected as AAN fellow
    7/11/23

    The School of Nursing faculty member is being recognized by the American Academy of Nursing for her outstanding impact on health and health care.

  • UB scientist awarded $3M as part of DOE’s Hydrogen Shot
    7/5/23

    The project led by engineering professor Gang Wu will focus on creating efficient, cheap and durable catalysts for hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks.

  • Four faculty receive Fulbright awards
    6/30/23

    Edith Gonzalez, Daniel Hess, Katarzyna “Kasia” Kordas and Amy VanScoy have received the prestigious awards to study and teach abroad during the coming year.

  • Helping older adults keep fit
    6/28/23

    UB faculty member Nikhil Satchidanand’s Movers and Makers program combines exercise and art-making to encourage long-term health.

  • Academic fields valuing ‘brilliance’ less welcoming to women
    6/27/23

    A review of CVs shows fewer women enter and more leave these fields, a pattern explained in part by gender-based prejudice.

  • Lipshultz chairs group writing AHA statement
    6/23/23

    The UB pediatric cardiologist chaired the writing group that developed the treatment statement for pediatric cardiomyopathy.

  • Crane hoists massive MRI into CTRC
    6/22/23

    UB is the first place in the nation to use the powerful Philips MR 7700 scanner solely for research that will prioritize underrepresented groups.

  • Ozempic ‘important moment’ for weight management
    6/21/23

    UB expert Katherine Balantekin says that while anti-obesity drugs are helpful, they are best used as adjuncts to behavioral obesity management.