Student blends engineering, biology
Binghamton undergraduate Rebecca Irwin took on a multidisciplinary project to learn more about what makes biofilms grow. Read more
Bacteria may link stress, heart attacks
Scientists at Binghamton University have found a link between stress hormones and bacteria that may explain how emotional shock or over-exertion can trigger heart attacks. Read more
Biologist targets dormant bacteria
Research conducted by biofilms expert Claudia Marques and her Binghamton colleagues may show a new way to treat recurring infections. Read more
You really can be scared to death
A new Binghamton University study has found the reason why stressful situations trigger heart attacks – and it’s all down to a link between stress hormones and bacteria, The Daily Mail reports. Read more
Bacterial ‘eavesdropping’ offers hope for chronic wounds
Listening in on bacterial conversations could be the solution for improving chronic wound care, according to a team of Binghamton University researchers. Read more
Eavesdropping on bacterial conversations
Listening in on bacterial conversations could be the solution for improving chronic wound care, Binghamton biologist Alex Rickard says. Watch video
Discovery offers new hope for curing chronic infections
Biologists at Binghamton University have identified three key regulators required for the formation and development of biofilms. Read more