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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

Study seeks to understand sources of depression

Study seeks to understand sources of depression

Published Dec 11, 2009

Binghamton University researcher Brandon Gibb will lead a five-year examination of the genetic, environmental and psychological variables that can lead to depression. Read more

Parkinson’s researcher receives $1.33 million from NIH

Parkinson’s researcher receives $1.33 million from NIH

Published May 1, 2008

A Binghamton University researcher will receive $1.33 million from the National Institutes of Health to support Parkinson’s disease research. Christopher Bishop, assistant professor of psychology, said his primary interest lies not only in the treatment of Parkinson’s but also in the side effects of treatment. Read more

Researchers investigate evolving malaria resistance

Researchers investigate evolving malaria resistance

Published Sep 18, 2007

Funded by a $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, scientists at Binghamton University hope to understand how the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum evolved resistance to the once-effective medication chloroquine. Read more

Research focuses on heart health

Research focuses on heart health

Published Mar 8, 2006

A new study led by researchers at the Decker School of Nursing will look at ways to improve heart healthy behaviors among rural women. Read more