How are we doing? Affordable tool measures parents’ perceptions of their child’s school

A team led by a University at Buffalo social work researcher has developed a new tool for measuring parents’ perceptions of how they engage with their children’s education. The tool also offers school administrators a quick, economical and...
12-Sep-2019 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

New drug may protect against memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease

A new drug discovered through a research collaboration between the University at Buffalo and Tetra Therapeutics may protect against memory loss, nerve damage and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
9-Sep-2019 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

With one click, ‘digital pipeline’ automates classification of diabetic kidney disease

A new method that automates the classification of progressive diabetic kidney disease, reducing variability and boosting precision, has been developed by researchers in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at...
6-Sep-2019 7:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Developing a richer understanding of natural sciences critical to making better policy decisions

To fully understand the challenges of progressive environmental transformation requires that policy makers develop a more sophisticated and nuanced relationship with the various sciences and the kinds of knowledge their work can provide
3-Sep-2019 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Vegetable-Rich Wahls Diet Lowers Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis Patients by Raising Good Cholesterol

Higher levels of blood high-density lipoprotein (HDL) — or good cholesterol — may improve fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients, according to a new University at Buffalo-led study.
15-Aug-2019 1:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

In the future, this electricity-free tech could help cool buildings in metro areas

Engineers designed a new system to help cool buildings in crowded metropolitan areas without consuming electricity, an important innovation as cities work to adapt to climate change. The system consists of an inexpensive polymer/aluminum film...
2-Aug-2019 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Compound found in red wine opens door for new treatments for depression, anxiety

A new University at Buffalo-led study has revealed that the plant compound resveratrol, which is found in red wine, displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to the control of stress in the brain.
26-Jul-2019 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

With bitter foods, what you eat determines what you like to eat

Introducing plant-based foods to a diet is a common-sense approach to healthy eating, but many people don’t like the taste of vegetables, bitter greens, in particular.
24-Jul-2019 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites