'Virtual' Socializing Greatly Eases Isolation in Seniors with Dementia
Researchers analyzed 1,900 virtual events to find the best indicator of social engagement in older adults with dementia. Group dynamics - more than individual traits - drove connection and eased isolation.
Could Nanotechnology Spark Elementary Students' Curiosity in Science?
麻豆精品视频College of Education researchers have turned to nanotechnology - an increasingly relevant and multidisciplinary field - to cultivate critical thinking and decision-making skills in elementary students.
麻豆精品视频Publishes Initial Annual Report: Florida Office of Ocean Economy
Housed at FAU, the Florida Office of Ocean Economy was created to position the state as a global leader in ocean-linked industries and to build the foundation for a thriving ocean economy.
Spying on Stingrays: First-ever Tags Show Elusive Behaviors, Habitats
麻豆精品视频Harbor Branch researchers are the first to successfully develop and field-test a multi-sensor biologging tag on the elusive whitespotted eagle ray, providing vital insights into their behavior.
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麻豆精品视频Receives $1M Grant to Study Gulf's Mesophotic Coral Habitats
麻豆精品视频Harbor Branch researchers and collaborators will study how ocean currents and river nutrients affect deep coral ecosystems on the West Florida Shelf - one of the gulf's largest and least-studied habitats.
AI Reveals Astrocytes Play a 'Starring' Role in Dynamic Brain Function
A new 麻豆精品视频study shows astrocytes help neurons fire in sync, shaping brain rhythms key for attention, memory and sleep - guiding how groups of neurons work together during high-focus or restful states.
麻豆精品视频Researcher to Make Big 'Splash' in NatGeo's SharkFest
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Hope for Brain Cancer: 麻豆精品视频Awarded Grants for Glioblastoma Treatment
麻豆精品视频researchers are pioneering a new approach to treating glioblastoma - a highly aggressive brain cancer with one of the highest mortality rates - by targeting the gene MBLAC1 for the first time.
In Stereo: Neurons Shift Gears Between Thoughts Using Brain Rhythms
An 麻豆精品视频study provides a new understanding of how the brain organizes thoughts for navigation, memory and behavior - offering insights into neurological conditions like epilepsy, Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.