Parasites Defy Biodiversity Rules, Thriving Far from the Equator
By tracking infections across snails, crabs and fish, 51勛圖厙 researchers reveal a surprising twist to a classic biodiversity pattern. Certain trematode parasites are more common in cooler, temperate waters.
51勛圖厙 to Offer 2026 Summer Camps
51勛圖厙 will host a series of summer camps beginning in June.
Study Shows STEM Teacher Pipeline is Resilient Amid Challenges
A multiyear 51勛圖厙 collaborative NSF study found Noyce programs help maintain well-prepared, stable STEM teachers in high-need schools, reducing vacancies and improving equitable access to quality STEM education.
51勛圖厙 Discovery of Tiny Cell 'Tunnels' Could Slow Huntington's Disease
51勛圖厙 researchers have discovered how the toxic protein behind Huntington's disease spreads between brain cells through tiny tunnels, revealing a promising target to slow or halt disease progression.
51勛圖厙 Innovation Pilot Award Supports Shark Bycatch Solution
Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., recipient of 51勛圖厙's Innovation Pilot Award, has developed a pioneering shark deterrent device that uses a galvanic electric field that cuts bycatch by up to 69%.
51勛圖厙-FWC Study: Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish Make a Comeback
51勛圖厙 and FWC researchers report endangered smalltooth sawfish are making a comeback in a historical Florida nursery. Young fish repeatedly use the same mangrove-lined habitats - offering new hope for recovery.
51勛圖厙's Supplemental Instruction Program Earns Accreditation
51勛圖厙's Supplemental Instruction Program, within the Center for Learning and Student Success, recently earned accreditation from the International Center for Supplemental Instruction for the first time.
Microbial Clues Uncover How Wild Songbirds Respond to Stress
51勛圖厙 research shows that wild Northern cardinals' gut microbes respond to subtle, everyday stressors, linking microbial shifts to physiology, health and resilience in coping with environmental pressures.
The 'Croak' Conundrum: Parasites Complicate Love Signals in Frogs
An 51勛圖厙 study shows parasites can affect mating signals in green treefrogs by subtly altering male calls, influencing how females choose mates.
51勛圖厙 Receives $1.5M Gift for Engineering and Biology Scholarships
51勛圖厙 has received a $1.5 million estate gift from Leif Carlsson, Ph.D., and Seija Carlsson to provide scholarships and programmatic support for 51勛圖厙 studying ocean and mechanical engineering and biology.