What's That Growing on Your Face Mask?
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researcher has developed a novel device to conveniently sanitize contaminated masks and other items at home or at work and has received a provisional patent for the technology.
Herbert Weissbach Receives BioFlorida's 'Lifetime Achievement Award'
FAU's Herbert Weissbach, Ph.D., received BioFlorida's "Lifetime Achievement Award," reserved to recognize outstanding industry leadership and significant contributions throughout an individual's career.
Remdesivir for COVID-19: FDA Approved but Still Unproven
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers reviewed the most reliable data from remdesivir randomized trials. In a commentary, they conclude that effective public health strategies are more urgently needed.
Biden Maintains Slim Advantage on Trump Across Florida
Democratic nominee Joe Biden holds a slight edge over U.S. President Donald Trump among likely Florida voters.
Opioid Use Disorder? Electronic Health Records Help Pinpoint Patients
A retrospective cross-sectional study by FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators, shows that information in electronic health records may help identify patients with opioid use disorder.
Scientists are First in the World to Spawn Bonefish in Captivity
FAU Harbor Branch and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust have reached a groundbreaking milestone in fish reproduction research by successfully inducing captive bonefish to spawn in aquaculture tanks.
Study: Airlines, Airports Must Do More for Stressed-Out Passengers
With the coronavirus crisis dealing the travel industry one of the biggest blows in its history, a new study suggests that airlines and airports should be doing more to help passengers cope with stress.
Novel Study First to Tally Biomass from Oceanic Plastic Debris
FAU Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators have obtained a quantitative number for biomass from oceanic plastic debris using a novel visualization method that provides the first estimate of its kind.
FAU Poll: Biden Regains Lead on Trump in Battleground Florida
Democratic nominee Joe Biden pushed ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump in the battleground Sunshine State, according to a survey of likely Florida voters.
Assaults on Science Causing Alarming and Avoidable Deaths in the U.S.
In a commentary, FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers say "pandemic politics" is causing assaults on science, the FDA, the CDC as well as the health of the U.S. public.