Researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind 3D model that uses a single microfluidic sensing chip to study the complicated processes that take place in malaria-infected placenta as well as other placenta-related diseases and pathologies

FAU's Harbor branch leads research mission

Study reveals that autophagy is an essential component in a neuroendocrine pathway that allows sensory neurons and nutrient levels to work together to influence lifespan

A compound extracted from a deep-water marine sponge collected near the Bahamas is showing potent antibacterial activity against the drug resistant bacteria MRSA

The research involves the development and testing of new technology that will allow them to view what the naked eye is unable to see

This work resulted in the award of a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office protecting the use of the compound against various forms of cancer

“How does it ‘feel’ to interact behaviorally with a machine?” To answer that question, scientists created a virtual partner that can elicit emotional responses from its human partner in real-time.

Inspired by pregnancy tests, scientists have developed a method to store microfluidic devices for months without refrigeration, giving developing countries an inexpensive and reliable way to treat patients

Professor identifies 55 drug targets for the Zika virus from the human genome, leading to the identification of 79 FDA-approved drugs currently being used to treat other conditions

FAU researchers are the first to show that cells in close proximity to each other can sense when a cell is dying, and eat the cell before it becomes toxic

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM jobs are growing faster than any other US sector

Because of its light weight, dexterity and strength, robotic design offers advantages over traditional mechanisms

Florida Atlantic University, one of Florida’s leading public research universities, and the internationally renowned Nansen Neuroscience Network (NNN) in Norway, a premier network of organizations dedicated to research into neuroscience in Europe, have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperative research and education in the areas of neuroscience and brain health.

One of Florida’s leading public research universities and two of the world’s premier research institutions will create one-of-a-kind education programs that will attract the best and brightest students to Palm Beach County, and transform Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter into a hub of scientific inquiry, innovation, and economic development.

Research published in MedCrave Online Journal of Proteomics and Bioinformatics.