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Stony Brook delivers world’s first commercial plozasiran dose for rare lipid disorder
Stony Brook Heart Institute’s Center for Advanced Lipid Management has become the first medical center worldwide to deliver a commercial dose of plozasiran, an RNA-interference therapy recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Stony Brook Southampton introduces six-week comedy class led by comedian Paul Anthony
Stony Brook Southampton will offer a six-week comedy course starting in January 2026.
Study links tumor metabolism with chemotherapy drug effectiveness
An international team of researchers, including Peter J. Tonge, PhD, from Stony Brook University, has identified a link between tumor metabolism and the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs in cancer cells.
Researchers report widespread human impact from extreme weather events in Amazon region
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters highlights the significant impact of extreme weather events on people and infrastructure in the Amazon region.
Stony Brook study suggests new approach to treating chronic kidney disease
Researchers at Stony Brook University have identified the Glucose Transporter 1 (Glut1) protein as a possible therapeutic target for kidney disease.
Stony Brook University study finds microplastics skew ocean carbon measurements
A study conducted by the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University has found that microplastics in ocean samples may be distorting scientific understanding of the ocean’s carbon cycle.
Stony Brook Medicine introduces PTSD prevention program for first responders
First responders are regularly exposed to dangerous and traumatic events, which can impact their mental health both in the short and long term.
Stony Brook Medicine launches large-scale PTSD prevention program for first responders
Stony Brook Medicine is leading a new initiative aimed at preventing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among first responders.
Stony Brook University wins fourth gold medal at international iGEM synthetic biology competition
Stony Brook University’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team has earned a gold medal at the 2025 iGEM Competition, marking its fourth overall win and second consecutive year taking the top honor.
Stony Brook study reveals how new drug fights deadly parasitic infection
A research team led by Stony Brook University has conducted the first comprehensive analysis of how the drug fexinidazole kills trypanosomatid parasites, which are responsible for more than a billion potentially fatal infections globally each year.
Stony Brook launches inaugural ‘Back the Brook’ fundraising event for student activities
The State University of New York at Stony Brook will launch its first "Back the Brook" 24-hour crowdfunding campaign on November 19.
Stony Brook receives $260K grant from Santander US Bank for student workforce program
Stony Brook University has received a $260,000 grant from Santander US Bank to support its new Pathways to Employability initiative.
New research shows Nanotyrannus is not a young Tyrannosaurus rex
A new study published in Nature challenges the long-held belief that Nanotyrannus was simply a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex.
Stony Brook University Hospital earns national recognition from Healthgrades for specialty medical care
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized by Healthgrades for its clinical care in stroke, cardiac, and joint replacement services.
Stony Brook study links adolescent sleep habits with future heart health
A recent study led by Stony Brook University researchers has found that adolescents who maintain earlier, more efficient, and regular sleep patterns are more likely to have better cardiovascular health as young adults.
Stony Brook professor Neelima Sehgal honored as 2025 American Physical Society Fellow
Stony Brook University Professor Neelima Sehgal has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).
Stony Brook researchers contribute to first joint T2K-NOvA neutrino experiment analysis
Researchers from Stony Brook University have participated in a joint analysis with teams from the T2K (Tokai to Kamioka) and NOvA (NuMI Off-axis νe Appearance) neutrino experiments.
Stony Brook professor Neelima Sehgal named 2025 American Physical Society Fellow
Stony Brook University Professor Neelima Sehgal has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).
New fossils reveal Paranthropus boisei’s dexterity and upright walking abilities
For the first time, researchers have linked specific hand and foot bones to Paranthropus boisei, an extinct human relative.
Study links higher WTC exposure to increased lung cancer risk in responders
A recent study led by researchers at the Stony Brook WTC Health and Wellness Program has found that World Trade Center (WTC) responders with higher levels of toxic exposure at Ground Zero after the September 11 attacks have a significantly...
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.