FAU Jupiter News
![Cancer, Diagnostic Tool, Biomarkers](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/cancer-tool-newsdesk.jpg)
Multiclass Cancer Diagnostic Tool Designed by FAU Uses AI, Micro-RNA
FAU engineering researchers designed a diagnostic tool to explore the use of microRNA signatures and AI as biomarkers to detect and classify several prominent cancers.
![Brown Tide, Macroalgae, Turkey Creek, Indian River Lagoon, Red Drift Macroalgae](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/brown-tide-newsdesk.jpg)
Sewage, Not Fertilizer Fueling Nitrogen Surge in Indian River Lagoon
FAU Harbor Branch researchers compared water quality in Florida's Indian River Lagoon "pre" and five-years "post" fertilizer bans, revealing sewage, not fertilizer is the root cause of environmental issues.
![Voting, Parents, Children, Adolescent Children, Politics, Psychology, Political Apathy, Political Attitudes](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/parents-politics-newsdesk.jpg)
Political Apathy Spreads from Parents to Adolescent Children
A study finds risks unique to families with close ties. When parents and adolescents are close, parents transmit political apathy to their adolescent children, which could negatively impact young voters.
![New poll looks at where Florida voters get their news](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/mediapoll7.23.jpg)
New Poll Explores News Media Habits Among Florida Voters
New poll finds Florida voters maintain their connection to both traditional and social platforms but turn largely to cable and local news in an age of media distrust and fragmentation
![Amyloidosis, Disease, Illness, Philanthropic Gift](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/amyloidosis-newsdesk.jpg)
FAU Receives $11.5 Million Gift to Combat Life-Threatening Illness
The Schmidt College of Medicine received the monumental gift from philanthropists Ann and John Wood to combat amyloidosis, a complex and challenging disease, using a whole-body and multidisciplinary approach.
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Poll: Florida Republicans Steadfast in Commitment to Trump
New insights into the political landscape of Florida show the unwavering commitment of Florida Republicans to former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a new FAU Mainstreet PolCom Lab poll.
![Shark, Lab, Stephen Kajiura](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/kajiura-sharks-attack-newsdesk.jpg)
FAU Scientist Featured in NatGeo's 'SharkFest' 2023
FAU's Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, is featured in National Geographic's highly popular series, "When Sharks Attack."
![Warehouse, Employment, Transitional Employment Programs](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/employment-incarceration-newsdesk.jpg)
FAU Study Explores Incarceration, Employment and Re-offense
A researcher from the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice investigated the effectiveness of transitional employment programs and cognitive behavioral interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FAUAA Appoints New 2023-24 Executive Committee, Welcomes Members
The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (FAUAA) Board has announced its 2023-24 roster, including two new members of its executive committee
![Infant, Infant Mortality, Low Birth Weight, Preterm, Health Inequity, Health](https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/images/news/infant-mortality-study-newsdesk.jpg)
U.S. Infant Mortality Fell, But Low Birth Weight, Preterm Births Rose
A new study examining time trends and racial inequities in infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births over 11 years suggests that infant mortality alone is not a sufficient indicator of health.