University at Albany University at Albany Research Headlines http://www.albany.edu/news University at Albany Research Headlines en-us Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:02:06 EST RedDot CMS 7.5 UAlbany Using New Dell Tools to Model RNA The RNA Institute's high-end computational computer lab The RNA Institute and Dell are making state-of-the-art computational equipment available to model RNA for drug discovery and design. The high-end computer equipment affords researchers greater speed and precision to challenge afflictions like breast and colon cancer, neuromuscular disease, drug resistant infections, and tuberculosis.

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST A693D5CF0A1542F3A984E1FE6D565498 Probing a Link from Sahara Dust to Climate Change Qilong Min, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate and Professor at ASRC Qilong Min, Ph.D, of UAlbany's ASRC, is developing innovative ways to measure how dust in the Sahara Desert can change clouds in the tropical Atlantic, the Caribbean region and Europe. This research will help scientists find better ways to estimate the impact dust has on climate change.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST CC3760964A27435A903FC31480E72A4F How Smell Lifts Olfactory Passions in Mice UAlbany chemist Eric Block Researchers at Duke University Medical Center and the University at Albany have found the secret to what makes most mammals recoil from sulfur chemical smells, while letting the female mouse know there’s a male seeking amour – the copper in mammalian bodies.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST B4C2F59F7FD44CAB871E4B6B63298CA6 Q&A:UAlbany Prof. Discusses New Year's Resolutions A road sign says 'changes' ALBANY, N.Y (December 28, 2011) -- With another new year fast approaching, millions of Americans will resolve to achieve one or more personal goals or break an old habit. University at Albany Associate Professor of Psychology Mark Muraven is an expert on self-control, addiction, motivation and emotion.

]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST 9A9E56F13C1C4D05A3280676DB8C802E UAlbany Study Examines Multivessel Mortality Rates A patient has their blood pressure taken by a nurse

ALBANY, N.Y (December 28, 2011) -- A new study led by University at Albany School of Public Health Distinguished Professor Emeritus Edward L. Hannan finds a link between higher mortality rates and incomplete revascularization procedures for patients suffering from multivessel disease.

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