
Study First to Show Relationship between a Bird's Gut and its Brain
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾scientists studied songbirds' gut microbiome and have identified potentially critical bacteria affecting cognition and performance.

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.

ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Offers New 'Dermatology NP Post-graduate Certificate Program'
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new certificate program for nurse practitioners to enable them to provide high-quality, holistic care for their patients with dermatological conditions.

Opioid Use Disorder? Electronic Health Records Help Pinpoint Patients
A retrospective cross-sectional study by ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators, shows that information in electronic health records may help identify patients with opioid use disorder.

ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾A.D. Henderson University School Ranked Second in America for K-5
FAU's A.D. Henderson University School has been ranked the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School and the No. 11 Best Public Middle School in America by Niche.

ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Student Wins Prestigious Florida Startup Competition
For the first time since 2014, a ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ student has taken first-place honors and a $10,000 cash prize in Florida Venture Forum's Statewide Collegiate Startup Competition.

ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾to Host Virtual Events in Honor of LGBTQ+ History Month
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of virtual events for students and staff beginning Thursday, Oct. 8 through Wednesday, Oct. 28 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.

Gulf of Mexico Mission: 'Ocean Blue Holes Are Not Created Equal'
A team of scientists from FAU's Harbor Branch and collaborators recently explored the depths of the "Green Banana" Blue Hole thanks to gutsy scuba divers and an innovative 500-pound autonomous benthic lander.

Master's Degree in AI Now Within Reach of Low-income Students
FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $1 million NSF grant for an accelerated five-year program in artificial intelligence for low-income, high-achieving students.

ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾High is Top Public School in FL for National Merit Semifinalists
A total of 34 ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ High School students have been named semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition.