Overlooked Algae Toxin Widespread in Southern Indian River Lagoon
A study by FAU Harbor Branch researchers on Pseudo-nitzschia spp., an algae that produces the neurotoxin domoic acid, shows it could negatively impact the biodiversity of Florida's Indian River Lagoon system.
FAU Awarded Teaching Grant for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
FAU's College of Education has received a $1.5 million grant for the FAU Academy for Community Inclusion to provide employment training for students with intellectual disabilities.
Marín Ruiz Representing FAU on Prestigious APLU Committee
The APLU recently appointed a representative from FAU to serve in an official committee role for the first time in its history.
In Sync? Malaria Parasite and Human Time Clocks Do Align
A new study has uncovered "coupling" between the malaria parasite and its human host, which provides a pathway to new treatments for a disease that claims the life of a child under age 5 every minute.
Taghi Khoshgoftaar, Ph.D., Recognized as Highly Cited Google Scholar
FAU engineering professor's scientific publications have garnered more than 30,000 citations over the last five years (2018 to 2023), yielding a Google Scholar h-index of 88.
Drone Squads from The Cane Institute Sweep National Competition
Four teams from The Cane Institute at A.D. Henderson recently competed at the Drones in School National Competition in Denver for the first time, taking first through fourth place among middle school squads.
Running Throughout Middle Age Keeps 'Old' Adult-born Neurons 'Wired'
A new study provides novel insight into the benefits of exercise, which should motivate adults to keep moving throughout their lifetime, especially during middle age.
'Pathogen' Storm: Vibrio Bacteria, Sargassum and Plastic Marine Debris
As summer kicks off and efforts are underway to find solutions to repurpose Sargassum, could the interplay between this seaweed, Vibrio bacteria and plastic marine debris pose a triple threat to public health?
FAU Approved for Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine has received initial accreditation for its fifth university-sponsored fellowship, which will be based at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health.
Crushed Clams, Roaming Rays: Acoustic Tags Show Predator Interactions
Inspired by clam fishermen reports, FAU Harbor Branch researchers conducted a study using acoustic telemetry to monitor tagged rays in clam leases along Florida's Atlantic coast over two years.