A large study of older women suggests that muscle strength may play a critical role in longevity, independent of how much aerobic activity a person gets. After 60, the most revealing fitness question may not be how far you can walk or how long you can stay on a treadmill. It may be whether your [......
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Researchers have engineered an inhalable nanoparticle system that keeps a critical TB drug in the lungs longer, raising the possibility of less frequent dosing and fewer systemic side effects. Scientists at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo have creat...
New research from the University at Buffalo indicates that choosing cannabis-infused drinks instead of alcoholic beverages may offer a new approach to reducing alcohol-related harm. Cannabis-infused drinks could represent a new way to help some people cut back on alcohol, according to results from a...
Analysis of core samples extracted from beneath an ice sheet indicates that the region is extremely responsive to the temperatures characteristic of today’s interglacial period. Researchers involved in GreenDrill, a project jointly led by the University at Buffalo to recover rock and sediment from b...
Worse Than We Thought: “Forever Chemicals” Are Far More Acidic Than Previously Believed
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New and more precise acidity measurements may help make PFAS easier to track. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are nicknamed “forever chemicals” in part because their acidity helps them linger in the environment. Many of these toxic chemicals are strongly acidic, so they readily shed proto...
A University at Buffalo study reveals that a strain isolated from contaminated soil can break down the strong carbon-fluorine bonds in PFAS, including some of the shorter-chain PFAS left behind. In the quest to take the “forever” out of “forever chemicals,” bacteria might be our ally. While most PFA...
University at Buffalo researchers reveal molecular insights into the neurotoxic effects of PFAS. Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are known for their persistence in water, soil, and even the human brain. Their ability to cross th...
Producing sufficient ammonia to sustain global food production carries a significant carbon footprint; a new UB-led study outlines a process that could help address this issue. This groundbreaking industrial reaction, which combines hydrogen and nitrogen to create ammonia, is the foundation of synth...
New Research: Lesser-Known Supplement Shows Promise in Relieving Long COVID Symptoms
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A UB researcher describes the findings as “a negative study with a positive twist.” A small clinical trial conducted by the University at Buffalo found that low doses of lithium aspartate were ineffective in treating fatigue and brain fog, common symptoms of long COVID. However, a follow-up dose-fin...
Scientists Have Fabricated the World’s Highest-Performance Superconducting Wire Segment
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New research reveals that the large-scale, cost-effective implementation of high-temperature superconducting wire is increasingly feasible. The future of our energy systems could be shaped by high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wires. These advanced materials, capable of transmitting electricity ...
Scientists Reveal Millennia-Old Secrets of the World’s Most Popular Coffee Species
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Research traces the genealogy of Arabica coffee, the most popular coffee species globally, across the Earth’s warming and cooling cycles over the past thousand years. The secret to cultivating coffee plants that are more resilient to future climate changes might be found in their ancient past. Resea...
University at Buffalo researchers have decoded Arabica coffee’s genome, tracing its origins back over 600,000 years and outlining its genetic challenges and climatic adaptations. This research provides insights into breeding more resilient Arabica varieties. The key to growing coffee plants th...