Muscle Protein Linked to Exercise Opens New Way to Treat Alzheimer's
A study by FAU researchers and collaborators in a mouse model has unveiled a novel strategy that has the potential to combat Alzheimer's disease by targeting muscle health.
Discovery to Display: FAU Unveils the 'Art of Science' Winners
FAU's Art of Science showcases stunning research-inspired images submitted by students, faculty and staff. Explore more than 200 entries and vote for your favorite in the People's Choice Award.
'Frazzled' Fruit Flies Help Unravel How Neural Circuits Stay Wired
FAU scientists have discovered that the protein Frazzled (DCC in humans) fine-tunes neuron connections, keeping signals fast and precise - key to a fruit fly's rapid escape reflex and healthy nervous system.
Nearly 70 FAU Faculty Named Among World's Top 2% of Scientists
Nearly 70 FAU faculty are ranked among the world's top 2% of scientists by Stanford-Elsevier, recognizing their global research impact across 22 fields and 174 subfields from engineering to humanities.
World's First Bench-to-Bedside MRI, Focused Ultrasound System Unveiled
The newly expanded FAU NeuroInnovate Center is the first in the world to integrate advanced MRI and focused ultrasound technologies into a single, unified platform for both preclinical and clinical research.
FAU Joins Neuroarts Academic Network to Bridge Art, Brain and Healing
FAU will help to lead this global effort to harness aesthetic experiences for brain health, as one of just two Florida universities and about 35 worldwide in the network's initial working group.
Single Drug Shows Promise to Treat PTSD, Pain, and Alcohol Misuse
A study by the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine showed that the drug PPL-138 reduced anxiety, pain, and alcohol misuse in rats with PTSD-like symptoms by targeting specific opioid receptors in the brain.
FAU/Baptist Health AI Spine Model Could Transform Back Pain Treatment
Lower back pain is a leading cause of disability. To address this, researchers created a groundbreaking AI system that automates personalized lumbar spine modeling for more accurate diagnosis and treatment.
FAU Engineers and Sensing Institute Map the Brain's Blood Flow
Researchers built a detailed computer model of mouse brain vasculature, offering new insights into brain protection and potential breakthroughs in diagnosing stroke, Alzheimer's and traumatic brain injuries.
FAU Receives NIH Grant to Investigate Amphetamine Addiction
With this grant, the FAU research team will use tiny roundworms to study how amphetamines disrupt dopamine, aiming to uncover addiction mechanisms and train the next generation of neuroscience researchers.