Novel Study Demonstrates Role of Parkin Gene in Eye Lens
A new study at ¼ø»Æʦapp is the first to demonstrate that the Parkin gene is turned on when cells are exposed to environmental insults that cause free radical formation and cataract formation.
Janet Robishaw to Lead Department of Biomedical Sciences
Janet Robishaw, Ph.D., a leader in functional and translational genomics, has been appointed as chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in ¼ø»Æʦapp's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
¼ø»Æʦapp and Neuro Pharmalogics Enter into Licensing Agreement
¼ø»Æʦapp has entered into a licensing agreement with Neuro Pharmalogics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patients with rare neurological diseases.
Climate Warming and Melting Sea Ice Impacts on Arctic Whales
¼ø»Æʦapp Harbor Branch study shows the relationship between changing sea ice and beluga whale migration and habitat patterns of several populations over two decades of dramatic sea ice changes in the Pacific Arctic.
Does a 'Bad' Apple Spoil the Bunch?
¼ø»Æʦapp researchers and collaborators conducted a first-of-its-kind longitudinal study on twins to identify the degree to which siblings contribute to the increase in delinquent behavior and alcohol misuse.
¼ø»Æʦapp Students Support Haiti with Relief Effort
The ¼ø»Æʦapp community came together to start a Help for Haiti relief effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
Can a Toothpaste Save Your Life?
A study on a plaque identifying toothpaste has shown significant reductions in dental plaque and inflammation throughout the body. These findings support the premise of reductions in heart attacks and strokes.
Harbor Branch Scientists Assess Sharks and Rays in Lagoon
Two ¼ø»Æʦapp Harbor Branch scientists, along with collaborators, are assessing the health and abundance of sharks and rays in the Indian River Lagoon.
Owls Racing Takes First Place at Formula SAE Match Race
The ¼ø»Æʦapp Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) racing team won first place in the 3rd Annual Formula SAE Match Race at the Lamar County Speedway in Barnesville, Georgia.
Boynton Beach High Students Train at ¼ø»Æʦapp Simulation Center
Students from Boynton Beach High School had the opportunity to experience what it's like to be a physician for the day as they learned how to respond to medical emergencies using simulation technology.