Cone Snail Venom Shows Potential for Treating Severe Malaria
A study by researchers at FAU and collaborators finds anti-adhesion drugs derived from cone snail venom may hold the key to treating malaria, COVID-19, AIDS and other diseases using blockage therapies.
FAU Launches COVID-19 Registry and Repository to Advance Research
FAU has launched a registry and repository to contribute to new discoveries and knowledge related COVID-19 and is currently enrolling participants with prior documented positive test reports.
Employment Outlook Tied to Vaccine Rollouts, but Recovery May be Slow
The U.S. employment picture is gradually improving, but still unclear is whether COVID-19 vaccines will dramatically change consumer habits enough to realize a full economic recovery in the near-term.
Digital Health Divide Runs Deep in Older Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Researchers from FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have identified factors and reasons for digital health disparities in older adults, which have important implications for COVID-19 vaccinations.
FAU Launches New Telehealth Certification Course
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing developed the certification course in response to the 'virtual' healthcare boom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FAU Study: Banks Boost Out-of-Market Lending for Small Businesses
Banks are increasingly lending to small businesses outside of markets where the banks have offices, a geographic diversification that fuels job creation and economic growth.
FAU Develops Simplified COVID-19 Diagnostic Method to Ramp Up Testing
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine have developed a simplified COVID-19 testing protocol that is rapid, reliable and offers distinct advantages with less labor, expertise and equipment needed.
Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Declines in Fourth Quarter
Hispanics in the United States did not end 2020 with an optimistic view of their financial situations.
FAU Hospitality Expert: Pent-Up Demand Could Buoy Cruise Lines in 2021
The hospitality and tourism industry will lead Florida out of the coronavirus pandemic starting in 2021, but a full recovery likely will take years.
Restaurant Franchisors May Regret Sweetheart Deals to Grow Businesses
Restaurant franchisors should think twice about loosening contract terms and lowering fees to expand operations during a recession, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.