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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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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."
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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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Robotic Glove Lends a 'Hand' to Relearn Playing Piano After a Stroke
Using AI, FAU engineering researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind soft robotic exoskeleton glove that "feels." The new technology provides precise force and guidance in recovering fine finger movements.
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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.
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Boom! Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds
FAU researchers deployed a novel automated detector and localization model to find underwater marine organisms using their low-frequency pulse sounds to illustrate their detailed behavior.
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Tool to Diagnose and Monitor Sickle Cell Disease Receives U.S. Patent
A new portable tool developed by a College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher will enable patients with sickle cell disease to reliably and conveniently monitor their disease.
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Sea Snail First Seen in the U.S. May Have Arrived as a 'Stowaway'
A researcher from FAU reports that the mollusk, Naria turdus, found in Lake Worth Lagoon took two years to arrive in South Florida most likely as a stowaway attached to the hull of a ship as larva.
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Overlooked Algae Toxin Widespread in Southern Indian River Lagoon
A study by FAU Harbor Branch researchers on Pseudo-nitzschia spp., an algae that produces the neurotoxin domoic acid, shows it could negatively impact the biodiversity of Florida's Indian River Lagoon system.
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FAU Awarded Teaching Grant for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
FAU's College of Education has received a $1.5 million grant for the FAU Academy for Community Inclusion to provide employment training for students with intellectual disabilities.