FAU Jupiter News
![Harmful Algal Blooms, Coastal Residents, Microcystin, Human Health, Toxins, Nasal Swabs, Inhalation, Airborne Toxins, Impacted Water, Environment, Health](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/nasal-swab-newsdesk.jpg)
The Nose Knows: Study Establishes Airborne Exposure to Microcystins
A study explored the link between human nasal and environmental microcystin concentrations from harmful algal blooms and detected the toxin in the nasal passages of 95 percent of the participants.
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Board of Trustees Meeting Ushers in New Chair, New Vice Chair Elected
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees met today for its committee and full board meetings to discuss university business, as well as elect Shaun Davis as its new vice chair.
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FAU Presents 'Only One' Play About Sex Trafficking
FAU's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, along with the Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative, present "Only One".
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Emerging Models Symposium 2020
Registration is now open for FAU’s Emerging Models Symposium. The symposium will be held on April 17 at Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
![Low Back Pain, Chronic Back Pain, Alternative Therapies, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, Movement-based Mind-body Interventions, Treatment](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/aching-back-newsdesk.jpg)
Oh My Aching Back: Do Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong Help?
Researchers provide a comprehensive review of the effects of movement-based mind-body interventions on chronic low back pain.
![Pain Relievers, NSAIDs, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatary Drugs, Pain, Arthritis, Risks and Benefits, Clinical Decision-making, Pharmacology, Side Effects, Researchers, Medicine](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/pain-pill-newsdesk.jpg)
Choosing Common Pain Relievers: It's Complicated
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examine benefits and risks of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to provide guidance to health care providers and their patients in their clinical decision-making.
![Publicly Funded Pregnancy-related Programs Can Improve Maternal Mortality Rates](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/programs-can-improve-maternal-mortality-rates-newsdesk.jpg)
Publicly Funded Pregnancy Programs Improve Maternal Mortality Rates
Maternal mortality rates in the United States exceed those of other developed countries, with some considerable racial disparities.
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Osher LLI at FAU Presents Douglas Brinkley
The Osher LLI at FAU in Jupiter will present a lecture by Douglas Brinkley, CNN presidential historian and author, on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Osher LLI complex at FAU Jupiter.
![Body Armor, Military, Soldiers, Military Helmets, High Energy Fibers, Technology, Engineering, Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office, Defense](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/armor-military-newdesk.jpg)
Researchers Take Body Armor to the Next Level with High Energy Fibers
FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science received $569,482 from Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office to develop advanced fibers to enhance the performance of military helmets and body armor.
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FAU College of Business Honors Rita and Rick Case
FAU's College of Business recently honored Rita and Rick Case of the Rick Case Automotive Group at its 28th annual Business Leaders of the Year breakfast at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.