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What's That Growing on Your Face Mask?
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researcher has developed a novel device to conveniently sanitize contaminated masks and other items at home or at work and has received a provisional patent for the technology.
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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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Herbert Weissbach Receives BioFlorida's 'Lifetime Achievement Award'
FAU's Herbert Weissbach, Ph.D., received BioFlorida's "Lifetime Achievement Award," reserved to recognize outstanding industry leadership and significant contributions throughout an individual's career.
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Remdesivir for COVID-19: FDA Approved but Still Unproven
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers reviewed the most reliable data from remdesivir randomized trials. In a commentary, they conclude that effective public health strategies are more urgently needed.
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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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Research Park at FAU Company Joins NSF CAKE at FAU
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently announced that its client company, GoAwake, has joined the NSF CAKE at FAU.
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FAU Awarded U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research Grant for AI
FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers receive $653,393 grant to improve learning and operation of artificial intelligence systems.
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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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Research Park at FAU Welcomes New Authority Board Member
Sherry Ambrose was recently announced as a new member of the Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority.
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Scientists are First in the World to Spawn Bonefish in Captivity
FAU Harbor Branch and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust have reached a groundbreaking milestone in fish reproduction research by successfully inducing captive bonefish to spawn in aquaculture tanks.