Researchers wirelessly hack ‘boss’ gene, a step toward reprogramming the human genome

A new University at Buffalo-led study describes how researchers wirelessly controlled FGFR1 — a gene that plays a key role in how humans grow from embryos to adults — in lab-grown brain tissue. The ability to manipulate the gene, the...
16-Jul-2019 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Survivors’ near-miss experiences on 9/11 linked to post-traumatic stress

People who narrowly avoid disaster do not necessarily escape tragedy unharmed, and their knowledge of the victims’ fate shapes how survivors respond to traumatic events, according to the results of a new paper by a UB psychologist that explores...
11-Jul-2019 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Light therapy could replace opioids as main treatment for cancer treatment side effect

A worldwide coalition of researchers and clinicians has agreed that light therapy is among the most effective interventions for the prevention of oral mucositis, painful ulcers in the mouth resulting from cancer therapy.
9-Jul-2019 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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In Africa, coffee as a pathway to peace

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, peace and economic opportunity are percolating, thanks to efforts by the University at Buffalo and Boston's Polus Center to develop a more inclusive coffee value chain.
8-Jul-2019 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

UB scientist receives federal grant for “Jewels in Our Genes” follow up

Study will focus on four previously identified regions in the genome of African American women that may contain undiscovered genes that contribute to hereditary breast cancer.
27-Jun-2019 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Trump’s tweets reveal hidden unity between Democrats, Republicans

Democrats and Republicans may stand on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but both parties share a hidden agreement surrounding President Donald Trump’s online behavior, found a new University at Buffalo study.
25-Jun-2019 5:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Study underscores role of menthol cigarettes in smoking cessation

Researchers cite Big Tobacco's marketing stronghold on African American smokers among reasons why this group is 12% less likely to quit.
17-Jun-2019 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Many choices seems promising until you actually have to choose

People faced with more options than they can effectively consider want to make a good decision, but feel they’re unable to do so, according to the results of a novel study from the University at Buffalo. Despite the apparent opportunities...
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