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Released: 19-Mar-2019 1:05 PM EDT
How hot spots of genetic variation evolved in human DNA
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New research investigates hot spots of genetic variation in the human genome, examining the sections of our DNA that are most likely to differ significantly from one person to another.

Released: 18-Mar-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Study: Research ties common heartburn medications to kidney disease and failure
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Common medications prescribed to treat heartburn, acid reflux and ulcers are linked to increased risks for kidney failure and chronic kidney disease, found a recent University at Buffalo study.

Released: 18-Mar-2019 11:05 AM EDT
African refugee women have healthier pregnancies than U.S. women. The likely reason? An unhealthy U.S. culture
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African refugee women experience healthier pregnancies than women born in the United States, despite receiving less prenatal care, found a recent University at Buffalo study.

Released: 14-Mar-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Poor pitch singing could be a matter of the tune in your head
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Sub-vocalization, the silent, preparatory muscle movements of the face and larynx that result when singers run a song through their heads prior to vocalizing, could be nudging them out of tune, according to University at Buffalo researchers. Their recently published study for first time presents evidence suggesting a relationship among sub-vocalization, auditory imagery and poor pitch singing.

Released: 12-Mar-2019 11:05 AM EDT
At 3,836 mph, which way does the air flow?
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UB aerospace engineer James Chen publishes a paper that extends classical kinetic theory into high-speed aerodynamics, including hypersonic speed, which begins at 3,836 mph or roughly five times the speed of sound. The new study and others by Chen in influential academic journals attempt to solve long-standing problems associated with high-speed aerodynamics.

Released: 11-Mar-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Too lazy to brush and floss? Research team will motivate you with online counseling
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University at Buffalo researchers have received a new $438,000 grant to develop the first online intervention based on motivational interviewing to help dental patients improve oral health behaviors, including frequent brushing and flossing.

Released: 11-Mar-2019 10:05 AM EDT
How online neighborhood reviews could aid urban planning
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Every day, people share a huge amount of info in online neighborhood reviews. They talk about whether neighbors are friendly, how well buses run, and much more. A new study shows how we can sort through this vast trove of digital data to improve cities and people’s quality of life.

Released: 8-Mar-2019 10:05 AM EST
Study: Life-saving antibiotic receives new use guidelines from researchers around world
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An international panel of the foremost researchers on infectious disease and antimicrobials has formed new guidelines on the use of polymyxins, a class of antibiotics employed as a last resort to treat deadly, drug-resistant bacteria.

Released: 7-Mar-2019 11:05 AM EST
Using laser ‘tweezers,’ scientists grab and study tiny protein droplets
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Physicists are using innovative tools to study a bizarre class of molecules that may play a role in disease: proteins that cluster together to form spherical droplets inside human cells. A new study sheds light on conditions that drive such droplets to switch from a fluid, liquidy state to a harder, gel-like state.

Released: 4-Mar-2019 4:05 PM EST
Gotcha! Scientists Fingerprint Proteins Using Their Vibrations
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In the cells of every living organism — humans, birds, bees, roses and even bacteria — proteins vibrate with microscopic motions that help them perform vital tasks ranging from cell repair to photosynthesis. Now, scientists have developed a method for rapidly measuring proteins’ unique vibrations.

   
Released: 21-Feb-2019 2:05 PM EST
Smartphones help UB researcher better understand the nature of depression and anxiety
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A University at Buffalo psychologist's research using smartphones is providing valuable data in real time, information that could provide treatment benefits for patients struggling with anxiety and depression.

Released: 11-Feb-2019 12:05 PM EST
Scientists to Test Light Therapy as Relief From Painful Side Effect of Cancer Treatment
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University at Buffalo researchers have received part of a $1.5 million grant to investigate light therapy as a replacement for prescription opioids in treating oral mucositis, painful ulcers and swelling in the mouth that result from chemotherapy and radiation treatment for cancer.

Released: 7-Feb-2019 1:05 PM EST
Hispanic males most likely to have a fatal interaction with police in segregated neighborhoods
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Hispanic males were two times more likely to have a fatal interaction with the police in neighborhoods that have a high percentage of Hispanic residents – and police agencies with more Hispanic officers were associated with higher odds of Hispanic fatalities. The results suggest that even the most diverse police forces are not exempt from the need for reforms within their ranks

Released: 24-Jan-2019 2:05 PM EST
Engineers eye static electricity to power our electronics
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Static electricity is one of the most common, yet poorly understand, forms of power generation. A new study suggests the cause of this hair-raising phenomenon is tiny structural changes that occur at the surface of materials when they come into contact with each other. The finding could someday help technology companies create more sustainable and longer-lasting power sources for small electronic devices.

Released: 18-Jan-2019 9:40 AM EST
FDA grant to help scientists increase creation of generic drugs delivered vaginally or to the uterus
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University at Buffalo researchers received an $880,000 grant to help quicken the development of generic equivalents of contraceptives and other drugs delivered vaginally or to the uterus, such as by intrauterine devices (IUD).

Released: 15-Jan-2019 3:05 PM EST
Difficulties with audiovisual processing contributes to dyslexia in children
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A University at Buffalo psychologist has published a neuroimaging study that could help develop tests for early identification of dyslexia.

Released: 9-Jan-2019 1:05 PM EST
Fearful conservatives and angry liberals process political information differently
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The emotional underpinnings of political ideology motivated how the electorate sought and processed information about the 2016 presidential election and the major issue of climate change. “This has important implications for how political dialogue is shaped,” said Janet Yang, an expert in the communication of risk information related to science, health and the environment. “It’s not just what the candidates are saying; it’s also how we communicate with one another.”

Released: 10-Dec-2018 2:05 PM EST
Scientists brew lava and blow it up to better understand volcanoes
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What happens when lava and water meet? Explosive experiments with manmade lava are exploring this question. This long-term, ongoing study published its first results on Dec. 10, and aims to shed light on the basic physics of lava-water interactions, which are common in nature but poorly understood.

Released: 5-Dec-2018 3:05 PM EST
Older Women Who Suffer From Tooth Loss Are More Likely to Develop High Blood Pressure
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Women who experienced loss of all teeth had approximately 20 percent higher risk of developing hypertension during follow-up compared to women who still had natural teeth.

Released: 30-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
Study sheds light on alcohol misuse among never-deployed reservists
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In a study of 174 Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers who hadn’t been deployed, researchers found that more negative non-deployment emotions were associated with a range of alcohol use outcomes.

Released: 16-Nov-2018 12:05 PM EST
Organizations with broad social ties improve outcomes for communities recovering from natural disasters
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The most equitable recoveries following a natural disaster where in places that saw an increase in organizations that have a broad, crosscutting presence. In order to encourage a wide economic recovery, communities should think about activating advocacy organizations, such as environmental groups, political organizations and human-rights groups.

   
Released: 9-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
In Buffalo emergency departments, a better way to treat opioid use disorder
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An innovative, cost-effective program in Western New York provides medication-assisted treatment to opioid use disorder patients in emergency departments (EDs) and rapidly transitions them into long-term treatment within about 48 hours.

Released: 9-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
Ultimately every state will expand Medicaid, says @UBuffalo health policy expert
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BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Medicaid expansions that voters in Idaho, Nebraska and Utah passed this week, after their own state legislatures rejected them, didn’t surprise Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD, senior associate dean for health policy at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, and former head of the American Medical Association.

Released: 30-Oct-2018 4:20 PM EDT
How People Perceive Cities and Suburbs Is Not Merely a Matter of Boundary Lines
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What separates cities and suburbs isn't always a geographic boundary. Subjective social factors also play a role, particularly school quality and public safety, according to a new study.

Released: 30-Oct-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Study: Want to Make Hydrogen Fuel Cells More Affordable? Try Manganese
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Manganese could advance one of the most promising sources of renewable energy: hydrogen fuel cells. In a study published today (Oct. 29, 2018) in Nature Catalysis, a University at Buffalo-led research team reports on catalysts made from the widely available and inexpensive metal. The advancement could eventually help solve hydrogen fuel cells’ most frustrating problem: namely, they’re not affordable because most catalysts are made with platinum, which is both rare and expensive.

Released: 24-Oct-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Moral leaders perform better — but what’s ‘moral’ is up for debate
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.New research from the University at Buffalo School of Management is clear: Leaders who value morality outperform their unethical peers, regardless of industry, company size or role. However, because we all define a “moral leader” differently, leaders who try to do good may face unexpected difficulties.

Released: 18-Oct-2018 12:25 PM EDT
Food Systems Planning Experts Say It’s Time to Reflect on Local Governments’ Efforts
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Special issue of peer-reviewed journal addresses key questions in food systems planning efforts.

   
Released: 17-Oct-2018 2:35 PM EDT
How Does Brain Structure Influence Performance on Language Tasks?
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Scientists are using computational models of the brain to simulate how the structure of the brain may impact brain activity and, ultimately, human behavior. The research focuses on interconnectivity, looking at how different regions are linked to and interact with one another.

Released: 8-Oct-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Study: Sexes Differ When It Comes to Comfort During and After Exercise
University at Buffalo

Study is the first to highlight sex differences in thermal behavior and could one day inform the development of new athletic apparel.

   
Released: 8-Oct-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Vaccinating humans to protect mosquitoes from malaria
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For decades, scientists have been trying to develop a vaccine that prevents mosquitoes from spreading malaria among humans. This unique approach — in which immunized humans transfer anti-malarial proteins to mosquitoes when bitten — is called a transmission-blocking vaccine (TBV). A new biotech advancement moves us closer to this goal. If successful, it could help reduce the spread of the disease, which kills more than 400,000 people annually.

Released: 2-Oct-2018 2:05 PM EDT
New study shows reading is a team-lift as different brain parts work together to predict proficiency
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The extent to which sensory-specific parts of the brain are able to connect as a network, not necessarily anatomically, but functionally, during a child’s development predicts their reading proficiency, according to a new neuroimaging study from the University at Buffalo.

Released: 1-Oct-2018 4:50 PM EDT
Community Satisfaction Demands Interaction
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Being a good neighbor can have a powerful effect on residents’ attitudes and behaviors even for those living in highly disadvantaged communities, according to the results of a new study by a University at Buffalo sociologist.

Released: 26-Sep-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Your Facebook Friends Don’t Mean It, but They’re Likely Hurting You Daily
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Social media sites often present users with social exclusion information that may actually inhibit intelligent thought, according to the co-author of a University at Buffalo study that takes a critical look not just at Facebook and other similar platforms, but at the peculiarities of the systems on which these sites operate.

Released: 25-Sep-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Study shows link between breastfeeding and infant health is not straight-forward
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Results from a new study suggest that the benefits of breastfeeding reported in the vast majority of prior research could be influenced by the mother’s characteristics, such as what they know about health and nutrition. The findings could help guide policy makers and health care professionals when it comes to providing critical information to expectant mothers about feeding their newborns.

Released: 24-Sep-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Take a Step Back From Yourself to Better Realize the Benefits of Awe
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Religion and nature can both lead to awe, and turning to one or the other is a common coping strategy for the stress. But an awe-inspiring experience can have negative consequences as well as benefits, according to a novel UB-led study that uses cardiovascular responses to stress to take a broad look at awe and the critical role perspective plays when considering the effects of encountering awe.

Released: 12-Sep-2018 3:30 PM EDT
Poorest Americans Most Likely to Have Used Prescription Opioids — and Most Users View Opioids Positively
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Among older Americans, the poorest are the most likely to have used prescription opioids, according to a University at Buffalo study providing new insights into unexplored contours of the opioid crisis. The study also raises important questions about access to pain management options for the disadvantaged in the current climate of the opioid epidemic.

   
30-Aug-2018 10:00 AM EDT
Study: Walk More to Reduce Heart Failure Risk
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In addition to reducing overall heart failure by 25 percent, increased physical activity benefited two heart failure subtypes defined by cardiac function: reduced ejection fraction, which typically has a worse prognosis, and preserved ejection fraction, which is more common in older adults, especially women and racial-ethnic minorities.

Released: 4-Sep-2018 12:05 PM EDT
UB Expert’s Election Forecasting Model Predicts Big House Gains for Dems
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A distinguished professor of political science at the University at Buffalo has published his latest Seats-in-Trouble projection in the journal PS: Political Science and Politics. James Campbell says indications point to as many as 44 seats moving to the Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections, shifting control of the House in their favor.

Released: 30-Aug-2018 3:35 PM EDT
Presence of New or Worsened Bedsores Tied to Poorer Outcomes for Patients in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities
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A new study from the University at Buffalo has shown that the presence of new or worsened bedsores is an effective indicator of the quality of care for rehab patients. The study is the first to examine whether this metric is, in fact, is associated with outcome of care in inpatient rehabilitation settings.

Released: 29-Aug-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Trump Supporters on U.S. Campuses More Likely to Show Prejudice Toward International Students
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A new study by a University at Buffalo psychologist suggests that stereotypes alone do not lead to that prejudice against international students. The prejudice is multifaceted, but there are factors leading to prejudice that universities can influence. Results suggest aside from stereotypes, other factors, including support for President Donald Trump, predicted prejudice against international students from the domestic student population.

Released: 29-Aug-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Celebrity Culture Likely Contributed to Destigmatizing Out-of-Wedlock Childbirth
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In 1992, former Vice President Dan Quayle criticized the sitcom character Murphy Brown's decision to have a child out of wedlock. That ignited discussions that continue today about whether celebrities might be contributing to the demise of the nuclear family, yet 40 years of data from one reputable celebrity news source suggests that celebrities in fact have fewer out-of-wedlock childbirths compared to the rest of the U.S. population.

Released: 21-Aug-2018 3:50 PM EDT
Vulnerable Youth Stress the Importance of Influential Adults in Their School Lives
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Kids who faced daunting barriers to success in the classroom had a clear message for University at Buffalo researchers who asked them as young adults to look back on their experiences with maltreatment, homelessness and their time in school: Adults can do better. “It’s as though they’re asking us as adults not to give up on them, to stick with them,” says Annette Semanchin Jones, an assistant professor in UB’s School of Social Work.

Released: 8-Aug-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Exercise Can Help Beat Cocaine Addiction, Study Finds
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Exercise can help prevent relapses into cocaine addiction, according to new research led by the University at Buffalo’s Panayotis (Peter) Thanos, PhD.

   
Released: 7-Aug-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Adolescent Abortion-Fund Patients Face More Barriers Than Adults
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Adolescents who received funding to help pay for an abortion experienced greater hardships that affected abortion access compared to adult abortion-fund patients, according to the results of a new study by a University at Buffalo social work researcher.

   
Released: 7-Aug-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Got the ‘Drunchies’? New Study Shows How Heavy Drinking Affects Diet
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With obesity continuing to rise in America, researchers decided to look at a sample of college students to better understand how drinking affects what they eat, both that night and for their first meal the next day.

Released: 6-Aug-2018 3:05 PM EDT
New Reports Offer Look at How Climate Change Is Impacting New York State's Buildings
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A three-year effort between University at Buffalo researchers and NYSERDA has produced three reports that provide information and strategies for everyone from architects and engineers to state and federal policymakers.

Released: 6-Aug-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Men Are Still More Likely Than Women to Be Perceived as Leaders, Study Finds
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Women hold just 26 percent of executive-level positions in S&P 500 companies — and sadly that is no accident, according to a new study by researchers in the University at Buffalo School of Management.

   


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