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FAU Hosts Second Annual FairfaxWood  Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
June 06, 2025
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently hosted the summit, bringing together top scientists from North America and Europe to discuss the latest amyloid research and advancements.
Fixing the Leak: An Opioid Treatment for Dopamine Disorders?
May 30, 2025
A breakthrough by FAU researchers shows that blocking the kappa opioid receptor improves behavioral deficits tied to ADHD, autism and bipolar disorder, providing a potentially safer yet effective treatment.
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May 27, 2025
FAU Jupiter’s Multi-institute Research Hub Hosts Joint Event to Celebrate Biomedical Research Driven by the Next Generation of Scientists
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April 21, 2025
Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Marks Opening of Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center
FAU's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Hosts 'Brainy Days' Celebration
February 24, 2025
Florida Atlantic University's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate advancements in brain science and health with its annual "Brainy Days" events throughout the month of March.
'Ding-Dong:' A Study Finds Specific Neurons With an Immune Doorbell
January 17, 2025
FAU neuroscientists have identified that the receptor IL-1R1 plays a critical role in enabling neurons to directly communicate with the immune system.
Fluorescent Probes Illuminate Cholesterol and Alzheimer's Research
January 17, 2025
FAU researchers have developed cutting-edge fluorescent cholesterol probes, which now enable them to visualize cholesterol movement and distribution in live cells with unprecedented detail.
FAU's Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., Honored as a Prestigious ASPET Fellow
December 17, 2024
Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., a highly regarded neuroscientist and pharmacologist, is among an extraordinary group selected by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.
FAU Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research Capabilities
November 25, 2024
FAU has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.
Master Copper Regulator Discovery May Offer Alzheimer's Clues
September 18, 2024
A groundbreaking study by FAU researchers using a tiny roundworm, links the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders.

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