Posts Tagged ‘University at Buffalo’
Nasty toxin helps E. coli survive in water
U. BUFFALO (US) — Strains of E. coli that produce the Shiga toxin last longer in lake water. The toxin appears to help E. coli fend off predators. Continue…
Friday, June 14, 2013 8:20 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Jun 5, 2013 12:17 - 0 Comments
New test is ‘game-changer’ for sinusitis sufferers
U. BUFFALO (US) — A new test will allow doctors to diagnose chronic rhinosinusitis, one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 30, 2013 11:45 - 5 Comments
How to avoid brain cell ‘traffic jams’
U. BUFFALO (US) — Defects in a protein that controls the speed at which materials move through brain cells can lead to deadly “pileups,” like those seen in Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
Top Stories - May 17, 2013 7:20 - 13 Comments
Why bullies succeed on the job
U. BUFFALO (US) — Social skills may explain why bullies often achieve high levels of career success. (more…)
Top Stories - May 13, 2013 10:08 - 1 Comment
Carnivorous plant trims its tiny genome
U. BUFFALO (US) — A carnivorous plant is slowly deleting noncoding or “junk” DNA from its genome, report researchers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 6, 2013 8:44 - 2 Comments
Breast milk protein fights back superbugs
U. BUFFALO (US) — A protein complex found in human breast milk can help reverse the antibiotic resistance of some bacteria that cause dangerous pneumonia and staph infections, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 19, 2013 14:49 - 0 Comments
For infants, high-carb diet sets metabolism
U. BUFFALO (US) — A diet rich in carbs early in life can cause weight gain later, according to a new study that suggests babies may be less prone to obesity if given solid foods later. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 12, 2013 12:30 - 0 Comments
Gene mutation causes ‘ion leak’ in anemia
U. BUFFALO (US) — Scientists have found the cause of an inherited type of anemia, and say a peptide originally discovered in tarantula venom could be a potential treatment. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 7, 2013 16:59 - 0 Comments
Virus overcomes ‘enormous hurdle’ to survive
U. BUFFALO (US) — Researchers have uncovered a virus inside a host with a non-standard nuclear genetic code—one that differs from the standard genetic code that almost all living things use to produce proteins. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 18, 2013 11:50 - 4 Comments
To trap a rainbow, slow down light
U. BUFFALO (US) — A new material that halts and absorbs light may lead to advances in solar energy, stealth technology, and other fields, experts report. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 6, 2013 15:05 - 0 Comments
Cognitive problems for 1 in 3 kids with MS
STONY BROOK (US) — One of the largest studies to assess cognitive function of children with multiple sclerosis finds one-third have a cognitive impairment. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 5, 2013 13:27 - 0 Comments
For health, lending a hand beats getting help
U. BUFFALO (US) — Stressed-out people who assist others get significant health benefits, including lower mortality rates, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 29, 2013 15:46 - 3 Comments
China’s indoor air raises cancer risk for women
U. BUFFALO (US) — Breathing indoor air in some Chinese cities carries significant cancer risks, especially for women, new research shows. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 23, 2013 11:57 - 2 Comments
From genes to brain: Schizophrenia untangled
U. BUFFALO (US) — An early defect in a critical neurological pathway may be responsible for the onset of schizophrenia later in life. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 22, 2013 18:39 - 0 Comments
For instant hydrogen, add water to silicon
U. BUFFALO (US) — Scientists can produce hydrogen—a potential power source for portable devices—on demand by adding water to nanosized silicon. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 21, 2013 10:38 - 2 Comments
Social media can boost the bottom line
U. BUFFALO (US) — Customers who participate in a firm’s social media visit the business about 5 percent more frequently than those who don’t. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 7, 2013 16:04 - 5 Comments
Finger length ratio hints at angry mouth
U. BUFFALO (US) — Men and women with a smaller ratio between the lengths of their fourth and second fingers report themselves to be more verbally aggressive, new research shows. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Dec 18, 2012 13:01 - 0 Comments
Injured coral just not in the mood
U. BUFFALO (US) — Four years after suffering tissue damage, coral colonies in the Bahamas were still producing low numbers of eggs, research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 13, 2012 15:52 - 3 Comments
Test to catch Sjogren’s syndrome faster
U. BUFFALO (US) — Doctors will be able to diagnose the painful autoimmune disease Sjogren’s syndrome much earlier, thanks to the discovery of novel antibodies. (more…)
