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biofilms

Student blends engineering, biology

Student blends engineering, biology

Published Jun 10, 2015

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

Bacteria may link stress, heart attacks

Published Jun 18, 2014

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

Biologist targets dormant bacteria

Published Jun 16, 2014

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

You really can be scared to death

Published Jun 11, 2014

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

Bacterial ‘eavesdropping’ offers hope for chronic wounds

Published Feb 19, 2010

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

Eavesdropping on bacterial conversations

Published Jan 11, 2010

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

Discovery offers new hope for curing chronic infections

Published Dec 11, 2009

Biologists at Binghamton University have identified three key regulators required for the formation and development of biofilms. Read more