Posts Tagged ‘University at Buffalo’
Science & Technology - Mar 6, 2012 12:11 - 0 Comments
Vanishing lakes harbor unique water fleas
U. BUFFALO (US) — Freshwater ecosystems in northern regions are home to at least 10 species of water flea—five times as many as previously thought. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 24, 2012 11:42 - 0 Comments
Rainbow polymer reveals true colors
U. BUFFALO (US) — A new rainbow-colored polymer could lead to handheld applications for color identification. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 21, 2012 14:36 - 3 Comments
Flame retardant linked to autism risk
UC DAVIS (US) — Exposure to flame retardant is linked to smaller offspring with social and learning issues, according to a study with mice. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 14, 2012 10:40 - 0 Comments
Mass extinction survivors took 2M years to evolve
U. BUFFALO (US) — Following one of Earth’s greatest mass extinctions, a type of tiny marine organism didn’t begin to rapidly develop new physical traits until about 2 million years after its competition became extinct. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 10, 2012 10:43 - 0 Comments
Send cargo to brain in nontoxic ‘vessels’
U. BUFFALO (US) — A novel class of nanoparticles penetrates the brain of fruit flies without harming cells or interfering with normal function, raising the possibility of safe drug delivery, researchers say. (more…)
Top Stories - Dec 29, 2011 17:28 - 2 Comments
Top 10 stories of 2011
FUTURITY — From sex appeal to fish oil to ancient buckles, here’s a look back at some of the top research news of 2011. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Dec 16, 2011 10:26 - 2 Comments
Greener commutes with eco-routes
U. BUFFALO (US) — The path of least emissions may not always be the fastest way to drive somewhere, but it’s possible for drivers to cut emissions without significantly slowing travel time, researchers say. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 13, 2011 11:28 - 0 Comments
The best bosses lead by failing
U. BUFFALO (US) — Humble leaders who embrace their failures are more effective and better liked, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 12, 2011 12:23 - 1 Comment
Assault risk for women who binge drink in college
U. BUFFALO (US) — Young women who steer clear of alcohol while they’re in high school often change their ways when they go to college—and may be at higher risk of sexual assault as a result, research shows. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 8, 2011 8:15 - 1 Comment
Bottle brush molecules filter impurities
U. BUFFALO (US) — Chemists have found a way to create tiny, tube-shaped molecular cages to capture and purify nanomaterials. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 6, 2011 12:50 - 0 Comments
Some atheists embrace religion for kids
RICE (US) — Despite their personal beliefs, atheist scientists with children often participate in religious traditions for social reasons, a new study finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 5, 2011 10:13 - 4 Comments
Vascular condition and MS share risk factors
U. BUFFALO (US) — People with a specific vascular condition, but no known neurological disease, display many of the same risk factors as people with multiple sclerosis, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 18, 2011 11:42 - 0 Comments
30% more heart cells after stem cell therapy
U. BUFFALO (US) — Animals with heart disease generated healthy new heart cells after a stem cell infusion. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 14, 2011 12:31 - 3 Comments
All-over pains predict jaw disorders
U. BUFFALO (US) — People who develop jaw problems known as TMD exhibit specific traits, including more trauma to the jaw, more limitations and noises in the jaw, more headaches, and generally worse medical status. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 7, 2011 11:36 - 1 Comment
Diabetes drug knocks down inflammation
U. BUFFALO (US) — A drug commonly prescribed to help patients with type 2 diabetes also has a powerful—and rapid—anti-inflammatory effect, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 19, 2011 11:07 - 3 Comments
Method weeds out best stem cells for MS
U. BUFFALO/ U. ROCHESTER (US) — Scientists have discovered a precise way to isolate the specific stem cells needed to treat multiple sclerosis and a variety of childhood diseases caused by the brain’s inability to make myelin. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 17, 2011 11:27 - 0 Comments
Brain receptors targeted for Alzheimer’s drug
U. BUFFALO (US) — A tiny piece of a critical receptor that fuels the brain shows promise as a new drug target for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 13, 2011 10:08 - 0 Comments
Mouse mirrors severe form of autism
U. BUFFALO (US) — The first transgenic mouse model of a rare and severe type of autism is expected to improve understanding of the disorder and help researchers design more targeted treatments. (more…)
