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Study First to Show Relationship between a Bird's Gut and its Brain
FAU scientists studied songbirds' gut microbiome and have identified potentially critical bacteria affecting cognition and performance.
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Boo! How Do Mexican Cavefish Escape Predators?
A few fish, like Mexican cavefish, have evolved in unique environments without predators. A study on escape evolution reveals vast differences in startle reflex responses between cavefish populations.
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FAU Offers New 'Dermatology NP Post-graduate Certificate Program'
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new certificate program for nurse practitioners to enable them to provide high-quality, holistic care for their patients with dermatological conditions.
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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.
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FAU A.D. Henderson University School Ranked Second in America for K-5
FAU's A.D. Henderson University School has been ranked the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School and the No. 11 Best Public Middle School in America by Niche.
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FAU Student Wins Prestigious Florida Startup Competition
For the first time since 2014, a Florida Atlantic University student has taken first-place honors and a $10,000 cash prize in Florida Venture Forum's Statewide Collegiate Startup Competition.
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FAU to Host Virtual Events in Honor of LGBTQ+ History Month
FAU will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of virtual events for students and staff beginning Thursday, Oct. 8 through Wednesday, Oct. 28 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
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Gulf of Mexico Mission: 'Ocean Blue Holes Are Not Created Equal'
A team of scientists from FAU's Harbor Branch and collaborators recently explored the depths of the "Green Banana" Blue Hole thanks to gutsy scuba divers and an innovative 500-pound autonomous benthic lander.
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Master's Degree in AI Now Within Reach of Low-income Students
FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $1 million NSF grant for an accelerated five-year program in artificial intelligence for low-income, high-achieving students.
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FAU High is Top Public School in FL for National Merit Semifinalists
A total of 34 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition.