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Lab, Laboratory, Research, Researcher, Ajay Bommareddy, Pharmacology

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.

Harmful Algal Blooms, Water, Heart, Hands

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.

FAU Online Programs Move Up in ‘U.S. News & World Report’ Rankings

FAU Online Programs Move Up in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings

By | February 7, 2024

Florida Atlantic University's online MBA program is ranked No. 94 in the nation for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 95 in 2023.

Manhattan, Community, Personality, Type, Study

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.

Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., American Astronomical Society, Fellow

Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., Elected American Astronomical Society Fellow

By | February 6, 2024

FAU's Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., is among 21 new fellows of the American Astronomical Society, elected for his 'stellar' achievements in astrophysics.

Mom, Child, Toy Play, Latina Mothers

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.

Stacy Volnick

Research Park Board at Florida Atlantic Elects FAU President as Chair

By | February 1, 2024

The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® has elected FAU President Stacy Volnick as chair of the Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority Board (the Authority) for 2024.

Medicare, Medicare Fraud, Medicare Insurance, Medicare Fraud Detection

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.

Church, Glades, Dementia, Rural Populations, Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer

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.

Woodward and Bernstein visit FAU

OLLI at FAU Presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

By | January 29, 2024

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida Atlantic University presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.