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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Contrary to popular belief, young adults can experience significant acute and even chronic pain — which can motivate them to use cannabis. A pair of recent articles by researchers in Binghamton University’s Psychology Department shed light on this dynamic. “Pain Predicts Cannabis Initiation Among Emerging Adults: Results from the Population Assessment of…
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Studying spinal cord injuries requires a material that can transmit clear signals yet remain flexible for when patients move around. Researchers at Binghamton University think they have hit upon a solution that will offer the best of both requirements. In a recently published paper in Nature Communications, Binghamton University, State Univerity of New York Assistant Professor…
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Your body is ground zero for a cellular arms race. Your mitochondria, red blood cells and immune system rely on iron to function; so do invading viruses and bacteria. As your body evolves safeguards for this most critical resource, these safeguards select for invaders that can overcome them. “Iron is physiologically useful in…
Newswise — BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Millions of people with diabetes track their glucose levels daily using finger-stick devices that draw and analyze their blood. But what if they could monitor it with just a sweat sensor? That’s the idea behind new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York that could revolutionize diabetes management by…
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season ending, it’s not unusual to feel a little down after the holidays. There are many things we can do to improve our mood, including exercise, getting fresh air, and getting a full night’s sleep. But getting right with your gut is an important step in lifting…
ALBANY, N.Y. (Dec. 6, 2024) — A group of chemists at the University at Albany have developed a new method for fast-acting salmonella detection. The test employs a paper strip that changes color in the presence of the bacterial genome, enabling quick screening for salmonella in food products. Unlike other methods, which can take days…
