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Merrill Douglas

Scientist probes addiction at cellular level

Scientist probes addiction at cellular level

Published Mar 20, 2017

Yao-Ying Ma hopes that a more precise understanding of how certain drugs change the brain will help to cure addiction. Read more

Dig seeks traces of battlefield

Dig seeks traces of battlefield

Published Jan 6, 2014

Binghamton University archaeologists recently took their shovels to a cornfield, searching for evidence that could earn the scene of a Revolutionary War battle a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Read more

In search of immigrant insights

In search of immigrant insights

Published Jun 19, 2013

Asians have surpassed Hispanics as the largest group of new immigrants to the United States, and Binghamton researchers have new observations about their needs. Read more

The unfiltered truth

The unfiltered truth

Published May 1, 2012

Binghamton's Geraldine Britton pairs clinical experience with research to craft interventions that may reduce the percentage of pregnant women who smoke. Read more

The heart of the matter

The heart of the matter

Published Jan 16, 2012

Pamela Stewart Fahs’ efforts to educate women about heart attack symptoms may help save lives. Read more

Drink now, pay later?

Drink now, pay later?

Published Jul 5, 2011

Linda Spear's research demonstrates that the adolescent brain responds differently to alcohol than the adult brain, and in ways that seem to promote “binge” drinking. Read more

Taking aim at tumors

Taking aim at tumors

Published Mar 15, 2011

Binghamton University researchers are contributing to a body of knowledge that may one day lead to targeted cancer treatments. Read more