'Placenta-on-a-chip' Mimics Nutrient Exchange between Mother-Fetus
FAU researchers have developed and tested a novel 3D microfluidic device to study the complicated processes that take place in malaria-infected placenta between mother and fetus.
Rare Human Gene Variant in ADHD, Autism Exposes Vital Sex Differences
FAU researchers have uncovered key differences in the molecular dopamine synapses in the brains of male and female mice that support attention, movement, motivation and pleasure.
FAU Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms
Researchers from FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute are seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.
FAU Poll: Inflation Delivers a Blow to Summer Travel Plans
Inflation is a major concern for Floridians, with many saying the higher cost of living has greatly affected their finances and forced them to change summer travel plans.
FAU Resident Physicians Report COVID-19 Impacts
A Schmidt College of Medicine study assessed resident physicians' perceptions, coping strategies and self-reported levels of depression, anxiety and stress experienced during the early phase of the pandemic.
FAU Study: Home Price Corrections Most Likely in Washington, Texas
Spokane, Washington and Austin, Texas are the two U.S. housing markets most exposed to price corrections, meaning consumers in those areas should strongly consider renting rather than buying
FAU Awarded $1 Million NIH Grant for New Florida Summer Institute
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine received a $1 million NIH grant for the first Florida Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Data Science in the Southeastern U.S. - and one of only 10 sites nationwide.
FAU Lands NASA Grant to Inspire Local High School Students in STEM
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a three-year $478,699 grant from NASA and is among only eight institutions nationwide selected for this award.
FAU Kicks-Off Fall Virtual 'Research in Action' Series
Faculty across Florida Atlantic University are rising to meet some of society's biggest challenges, engaging in a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
Nurses Remain Passionate Despite Historical Issues in Need of Reform
The second annual industry survey from Cross Country Healthcare and FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing study, "Vital Signs of Nursing," identifies areas of transformation that advocate for nurses.