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SUNY supports top faculty recruitment
SUNY has awarded UB $4.5 million to hire world-class scholars who will join current faculty in enhancing the university's research and educational offerings, and expanding regional innovation.
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Silicon Valley to WNY, $Ms to manage miles
START-UP NY company KeepTruckin secured $18 million in its second round of funding and plans to beef up its Buffalo-area engineering operations. The company CEO likes the area's top-notch operational talent.
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Healthcare and asking the right questions
Breast cancer is a killer among Hispanic woman but UB researchers found that mammograms and screenings are not routine, reflecting cultural backgrounds and choice.
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Checking the dirt for better farming
UB geologist Erasmus Oware devised a new method for quickly testing and mapping soil. The funded study has UB students doing fieldwork and farmers eager to participate.
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NIH grant to watch speedy bacteria
UB researcher Mark O'Brian made a surprising discovery — certain bacteria can mutate and evolve very quickly. NIH granted $1.28 million to learn more about near-instantaneous evolution.
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Did ancient otters trek across America?
An unexpected discovery on a dig in central Mexico — a sea otter jawbone — has UB researchers proposing a new east-west migration route for otters and other animals.
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New app protects you from voice hackers
Using the compass on your smartphone, a UB-led team of engineers is finding a way to thwart voice hackers determined to access and sell your personal information.
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Missing: soap and water to prevent the spread of disease
A new UB-led global study says handwashing prevents leading causes of death for millions of children around the world. However few in low- and middle-income countries have the simple tools of soap and water.
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