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July 10, 2026
The six-week 2026 John Nambu Memorial Summer Research Assistant Program culminated June 26 with a luncheon and oral research presentations at FAU's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute.
FAU Celebrates Six Fulbright Scholars for 2026-27 Academic Year
July 09, 2026
FAU celebrates six faculty and staff members who were selected for the prestigious 2026-27 Fulbright awards, supporting teaching, research and global engagement in six countries worldwide.
Out of Darkness, Blind Cavefish Illuminate Brain Evolution
June 24, 2026
FAU researchers discovered that blind Mexican cavefish have evolved brain circuits that reverse light and dark responses, offering new clues about evolution, sensory processing and neurological disorders.
FAU Study Identifies Immune Pathway to Slow Huntington Disease
June 08, 2026
FAU researchers found that blocking a key immune pathway reduced brain inflammation, protected neurons and improved movement in a Huntington disease mouse model, revealing a promising therapeutic target.
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May 29, 2026
The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology recently accepted a proposal for a Science Research Conference to be chaired by Srinivasa Subramaniam, Ph.D., associate professor, Charles E. Schmidt College of...
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May 21, 2026
Florida Atlantic University recently hosted the School for Computational Applications in Neuroscience (SCAN) at the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (SNBI) on the Jupiter campus. SCAN is an immersive two-day workshop for...
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May 20, 2026
In April, a group of Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College students participated in the Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions course hosted by the Palm Beach Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
FAU Study Maps Brain Blueprint of a Fly's Split-Second Great Escape
May 13, 2026
A new FAU study maps the first neural blueprint behind a fly's lightning-fast escape reflexes, offering new insight into how brains rapidly coordinate movement.
60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily
May 12, 2026
A first-of-its-kind national FAU study shows teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for romantic companionship and advice, while many also report troubling and potentially harmful interactions.
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May 04, 2026
FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute's Linda Petersen was honored with a Gabor Exemplary Employee Award