Study Takes a 'Bite' Out of Shark Depredation Using Citizen Science
Shark depredation is a rising issue in recreational fishing, especially in Ï㽶´«Ã½. Now, FAU Harbor Branch researchers have identified Ï㽶´«Ã½'s ocean 'bandits' and the most common depredated species.
College Commuters: Students' Mental Health Tied to Vehicle Crashes
A Ï㽶´«Ã½ study examined the link between commuter college students' mental health and crash risk, highlighting the added impact on their education, especially in transit-limited South Ï㽶´«Ã½.
Fluorescent Probes Illuminate Cholesterol and Alzheimer's Research
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.
'Ding-Dong:' A Study Finds Specific Neurons With an Immune Doorbell
FAU neuroscientists have identified that the receptor IL-1R1 plays a critical role in enabling neurons to directly communicate with the immune system.
Digitizing Hope: Preserving a Species on the Brink of Extinction
Ï㽶´«Ã½, SeaWorld San Diego, and San Diego Natural History Museum collaborate to scan a full skeleton of a very rare vaquita specimen, the world's smallest porpoise and most endangered marine mammal.
FAU Harbor Branch Announces 2025 Ocean Science Lecture Series
Ï㽶´«Ã½'s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series."
FAU's Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., Honored as a Prestigious ASPET Fellow
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.
Wild Birds' Gut Microbiome Linked With Ornamentation, Body Condition
A study by FAU provides the first detailed insights into how gut microbiomes influence traits related to fitness in wild birds, addressing a gap in knowledge previously focused on captive animals.
FAU Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research Capabilities
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.
STEM Teachers in High-need Schools Resilient Despite Challenges
An FAU College of Education researcher collaborated on a study examining 30 years of STEM teacher trends, focusing on qualifications and changes in high-need, primarily high-poverty U.S. schools.