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Sandalwood Oil By-product Prevents Prostate Cancer Development in Mice

By | February 13, 2024

Sandalwood oil has been used for centuries. Now, a study is the first to demonstrate in vivo the chemo-preventive properties of a by-product of the oil in mice without weight loss or noticeable side effects.

New Poll Shows Trump Leading Haley in South Carolina GOP Primary

By | February 13, 2024

Former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a strong lead over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the South Carolina Republican primary ahead of the 2024 election, according to a new poll.

National Poll Reveals Immigration and Incivility Key Issues for Voters

By | February 12, 2024

Immigration and incivility are two major issues that continue to inform voter behavior in U.S. politics and the 2024 election, according to the latest national poll by FAU's PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research.

Follow Your Heart: Participants Needed for Harmful Algal Blooms Study

By | February 8, 2024

FAU researchers are asking Stuart and nearby community residents to "follow their hearts" on Valentine's Day and participate in a study to help evaluate the possible impacts of harmful algal blooms exposure.

Does Your Community Have a Personality Type?

By | February 7, 2024

U.S. counties and regions differ in political ideology. But do they differ in personality as well? An FAU study explores a new approach to measuring the personality of communities.

FAU and Mainstreet Research Poll Shows Tight U.S. Presidential Race

By | February 7, 2024

Former U.S. President Donald Trump takes slight lead over incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden by 4 percent, according to the latest poll from the FAU and Mainstreet Research.

Study: The Best Housing Market to Buy in Based on Past Pricing Trends

By | February 6, 2024

As many Americans struggle to find homes to buy, one place has emerged as the best area to purchase a home in the country, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and FIU.

Immigrant Bilingual Latina Mothers Have Dual-language Personalities

By | February 1, 2024

A study by FAU researchers shows how heritage culture shapes language in second-generation Latina mothers and their U.S.-born children.

New AI Technique Significantly Boosts Medicare Fraud Detection

By | January 31, 2024

Engineering researchers explored the "vast sea" of big Medicare data, Parts B and D, using a novel technique they developed, which could conserve substantial resources for the Medicare system.

Residents of Rural 'Glades' Take a 'Leap of Faith' to Combat Dementia

By | January 30, 2024

To address health disparities in underserved populations, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers used a faith-based method to combat cognitive impairment in Florida's often-forgotten rural settings.