Study First to Show Relationship between a Bird's Gut and its Brain
¼ø»Æʦapp scientists studied songbirds' gut microbiome and have identified potentially critical bacteria affecting cognition and performance.
Herbert Weissbach Receives BioFlorida's 'Lifetime Achievement Award'
¼ø»Æʦapp's Herbert Weissbach, Ph.D., received BioFlorida's "Lifetime Achievement Award," reserved to recognize outstanding industry leadership and significant contributions throughout an individual's career.
Remdesivir for COVID-19: FDA Approved but Still Unproven
¼ø»Æʦapp Schmidt College of Medicine researchers reviewed the most reliable data from remdesivir randomized trials. In a commentary, they conclude that effective public health strategies are more urgently needed.
Boo! How Do Mexican Cavefish Escape Predators?
A few fish, like Mexican cavefish, have evolved in unique environments without predators. A study on escape evolution reveals vast differences in startle reflex responses between cavefish populations.
Biden Maintains Slim Advantage on Trump Across Florida
Democratic nominee Joe Biden holds a slight edge over U.S. President Donald Trump among likely Florida voters.
¼ø»Æʦapp Awarded U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research Grant for AI
¼ø»Æʦapp College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers receive $653,393 grant to improve learning and operation of artificial intelligence systems.
Opioid Use Disorder? Electronic Health Records Help Pinpoint Patients
A retrospective cross-sectional study by ¼ø»Æʦapp Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators, shows that information in electronic health records may help identify patients with opioid use disorder.
Scientists are First in the World to Spawn Bonefish in Captivity
¼ø»Æʦapp Harbor Branch and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust have reached a groundbreaking milestone in fish reproduction research by successfully inducing captive bonefish to spawn in aquaculture tanks.
Study: Airlines, Airports Must Do More for Stressed-Out Passengers
With the coronavirus crisis dealing the travel industry one of the biggest blows in its history, a new study suggests that airlines and airports should be doing more to help passengers cope with stress.
¼ø»Æʦapp Researchers Receive $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Stem Cell Research
¼ø»Æʦapp Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will analyze stem cell activation with a focus on age-related and degenerative diseases to provide a basis for the development of regenerative therapies.