• Scientific American reports on UB study that the obese have a higher risk for injuries in car accidents
    5/1/12
    An article in Scientific American reports on a UB study finding that obese people have a higher risk for injuries in a car accident, partly because they are less likely to wear a seat belt.
  • Nature asks UB biophysicist about remotely activating genes inside living animals
    5/4/12
    UB's Arnd Pralle is quoted in an article in Nature that reports researchers have remotely activated genes inside living animals.
  • The journal Science cites UB expert about changes at NIH allowing multiple PIs
    5/7/12
    UB's Gene Morse, professor and associate dean for Clinical and Translational Research was interviewed by the journal Science.
  • ESPN and Sports Illustrated report on UB's New AD
    5/9/12
    Articles in ESPN and Sports Illustrated (among many other media outlets) report Danny White has been named UB's new athletic director.
  • Discovery News reported on UB research using graphene to rustproof steel
    5/17/12
    Discovery News reported on the research of chemistry professor Sarbajit Banerjee and chemistry PhD candidate Robert Dennis.
  • Buffalo News reports UB has chosen firm to design its new $375 million medical school
    5/17/12
    An article on the front page of the Buffalo News reports UB has chosen the well-known, international architectural firm HOK to design its new $375 million medical school.
  • The Washington Post quotes UB scientist on efforts to make cell phone batteries that last
    5/18/12
    An article in The Washington Post about research efforts to make long-lasting batteries for cell phones and other devices quotes Esther Takeuchi.
  • Wired featured UB research on quantum dots: they're safe in primates
    5/22/12
    An article on Wired reports a UB study has found that quantum dots -- tiny, luminescent crystals that could have a range of medical diagnostic uses -- are non-toxic to primates over a one-year period.