FAU Jupiter News



Cancer, Diagnostic Tool, Biomarkers

Multiclass Cancer Diagnostic Tool Designed by FAU Uses AI, Micro-RNA

By | July 20, 2023

FAU engineering researchers designed a diagnostic tool to explore the use of microRNA signatures and AI as biomarkers to detect and classify several prominent cancers.

Brown Tide, Macroalgae, Turkey Creek, Indian River Lagoon, Red Drift Macroalgae

Sewage, Not Fertilizer Fueling Nitrogen Surge in Indian River Lagoon

By | July 18, 2023

FAU Harbor Branch researchers compared water quality in Florida's Indian River Lagoon "pre" and five-years "post" fertilizer bans, revealing sewage, not fertilizer is the root cause of environmental issues.

New poll looks at where Florida voters get their news

New Poll Explores News Media Habits Among Florida Voters

By | July 17, 2023

New poll finds Florida voters maintain their connection to both traditional and social platforms but turn largely to cable and local news in an age of media distrust and fragmentation

Voting, Parents, Children, Adolescent Children, Politics, Psychology, Political Apathy, Political Attitudes

Political Apathy Spreads from Parents to Adolescent Children

By | July 17, 2023

A study finds risks unique to families with close ties. When parents and adolescents are close, parents transmit political apathy to their adolescent children, which could negatively impact young voters.

Amyloidosis, Disease, Illness, Philanthropic Gift

FAU Receives $11.5 Million Gift to Combat Life-Threatening Illness

By | July 13, 2023

The Schmidt College of Medicine received the monumental gift from philanthropists Ann and John Wood to combat amyloidosis, a complex and challenging disease, using a whole-body and multidisciplinary approach.

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Poll: Florida Republicans Steadfast in Commitment to Trump

By | July 10, 2023

New insights into the political landscape of Florida show the unwavering commitment of Florida Republicans to former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a new FAU Mainstreet PolCom Lab poll.

Shark, Lab, Stephen Kajiura

FAU Scientist Featured in NatGeo's 'SharkFest' 2023

By | July 7, 2023

FAU's Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, is featured in National Geographic's highly popular series, "When Sharks Attack."

Warehouse, Employment, Transitional Employment Programs

FAU Study Explores Incarceration, Employment and Re-offense

By | July 6, 2023

A researcher from the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice investigated the effectiveness of transitional employment programs and cognitive behavioral interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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FAUAA Appoints New 2023-24 Executive Committee, Welcomes Members

By | July 5, 2023

The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (FAUAA) Board has announced its 2023-24 roster, including two new members of its executive committee

Infant, Infant Mortality, Low Birth Weight, Preterm, Health Inequity, Health

U.S. Infant Mortality Fell, But Low Birth Weight, Preterm Births Rose

By | June 29, 2023

A new study examining time trends and racial inequities in infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births over 11 years suggests that infant mortality alone is not a sufficient indicator of health.