Scientists Offer New Alzheimer's, Amyloid Connection Theory
In a new study, FAU Brain Institute researchers sought to answer a fundamental question -- "Is amyloid precursor protein the mastermind behind Alzheimer's disease or is it just an accomplice?"
Technology Senses Parkinson's Patients' Medication Response
FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have developed a novel approach that automatically senses how Parkinson's patients respond to medication without patient or physician engagement.
Cane Institute SECME Team Takes Top Awards at Regionals
The Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies at A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) and FAU High School SECME teams recently took home top awards in the 2019 SECME Regional Competition.
FAU Tech Runway to Host Annual 'Meet the Angels' Event
FAU Tech Runway® and Prototype House will host the annual "Meet the Angels" event on Friday, March 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at FAU Tech Runway, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton.
NSF CAREER Award Aimed at Key Information in Emergencies
A $500,011 NSF grant awarded to a researcher in FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science will focus on evacuation route planning, resource assignment, and transportation resilience.
FAU Receives Record-breaking Engineers' Council Awards
With 10 awards, FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science had the largest designation to a singular entity in the nine-year history in Florida, representing 22 percent of the total awards in 2019.
Machines Predict Recovery Time from a Sports Concussion
Scientists in FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science and collaborators are teaching machines to predict recovery time from sports-related concussions based on symptoms like headache and dizziness.
Research Park at Florida Atlantic University Elects Officers
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently elected its 2019 officers, naming Bob Swindell as chairman and Daniel Flynn, Ph.D., as vice chairman.
They're Back! Scientists Now Have Intimate Shark 'Diaries'
Annual blacktip shark migration is in full force as thousands of them head south. A radio and satellite sensor is capturing detailed information and providing data from these "shark diaries."
Goliath Groupers May Be Key to Undersea National Security
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded FAU's Harbor Branch up to $5 million to detect undersea threats. The stealthy and exceptionally large Goliath grouper is the focus of this project.