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Scientist seeks new understanding of alcoholism

Scientist seeks new understanding of alcoholism

Published May 13, 2010

A Binghamton researcher wants to know why infants exposed to alcohol have a much higher incidence of alcohol abuse later in life than they would have had otherwise. Read more

Researcher finds unexpected way to curb teen pregnancy

Researcher finds unexpected way to curb teen pregnancy

Published Apr 27, 2010

Nurse Susan Seibold-Simpson has discovered that girls are less likely to be teen moms if their parents get involved in the community. Read more

Historian revisits a battlefield of Cold War medicine

Historian revisits a battlefield of Cold War medicine

Published Apr 21, 2010

Binghamton historian Gerald Kutcher walked away from a career in cancer care to delve into military experiments, nuclear threats and informed consent. Read more

Exploring medical uses of flexible electronics

Exploring medical uses of flexible electronics

Published Mar 31, 2010

A federal grant that supports student research on the medical applications of flexible electronics could lead to innovations such as smart bandages and "green" nanotechnology. Read more

Research offers insights into dementia, amnesia

Research offers insights into dementia, amnesia

Published Feb 19, 2010

Lisa Savage's work could lead to new approaches to treating Alzheimer's disease, Wernicke-Korsakoff's disease and alcohol-induced dementia. 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

Clinic Sets Course for a Cure

Clinic Sets Course for a Cure

Published Jan 11, 2010

Meredith Coles’ work may lead to greater access to treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and social anxiety disorder as well as more effective treatment. Watch video