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Because of their expertise and reputations, members of the UB faculty and staff are sought out by reporters who quote them in print, broadcast and online publications around the world. Here is a sampling of recent media coverage in which UB is mentioned prominently.
"These data reveal that at least some part of the difference in religiosity between scientists and the general population is likely due simply to religious upbringing rather than scientific training or institutional pressure to be irreligious."
Elaine Howard Ecklund, assistant professor of sociology, in an article on ABC News that reports on a landmark study she conducted that looks at the religious beliefs and practices of university scientists.
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"It is important to identify people at risk of pre-diabetes very early because you can prevent this condition from developing by making changes in diet and lifestyle. If further studies support our finding, testing for cystatin C could become an important part of a standard physical examination. Preventive measures could be in place before glucose intolerance has a chance to develop and take its toll."
Richard Donahue, professor of social and preventive medicine, in an article distributed by UPI that reports UB researchers have found a blood marker used to predict early kidney impairment might also be used to diagnose pre-diabetes.
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"This isn't a reason to take two glasses of wine with two aspirin right before bed. It doesn't work like that. The wine-drinking women, who showed the most protection, were the ones who drank responsibly, such as a glass of wine with lunch, one with dinner, and maybe one between then and bedtime."
Joan Dorn, associate professor of social and preventive medicine, in an article in Wine Spectator magazine that reports on a UB study that found that drinking alcohol is associated with a lower risk of heart attack in women.
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"You are advised to undertake something important when there are these three sevens in a row, 7/7/07, if your culture believes that seven is important."
Phillips Stevens Jr., associate professor of anthropology, in an article on MSNBC.com about people looking for luck on July 7, 2007, or 7/7/07.
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"These are the first tissue-engineered vessels to demonstrate the ability to make elastin in vivo. If true, this means that you may be able to develop a universal cell source for smooth muscle cells, so that you could potentially make these vessels into an 'off-the-shelf' product."
Stelios Andreadis, associate professor of chemical and biological engineering, in an article in the London Daily Mail that looks at his research using stem cells in adult bone marrow to grow blood vessels that may one day replace damaged vessels in the heart. The research was reported on by a number of outlets, including UPI, as well as two additional British publications, the Telegraph and The Guardian.
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