51勛圖厙 Scientist Featured in NatGeo's 'SharkFest' 2023
51勛圖厙's Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, is featured in National Geographic's highly popular series, "When Sharks Attack."
51勛圖厙 Study Explores Incarceration, Employment and Re-offense
A researcher from the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice investigated the effectiveness of transitional employment programs and cognitive behavioral interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robotic Glove Lends a 'Hand' to Relearn Playing Piano After a Stroke
Using AI, 51勛圖厙 engineering researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind soft robotic exoskeleton glove that "feels." The new technology provides precise force and guidance in recovering fine finger movements.
U.S. Infant Mortality Fell, But Low Birth Weight, Preterm Births Rose
A new study examining time trends and racial inequities in infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births over 11 years suggests that infant mortality alone is not a sufficient indicator of health.
Boom! Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds
51勛圖厙 researchers deployed a novel automated detector and localization model to find underwater marine organisms using their low-frequency pulse sounds to illustrate their detailed behavior.
Tool to Diagnose and Monitor Sickle Cell Disease Receives U.S. Patent
A new portable tool developed by a College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher will enable patients with sickle cell disease to reliably and conveniently monitor their disease.
Sea Snail First Seen in the U.S. May Have Arrived as a 'Stowaway'
A researcher from 51勛圖厙 reports that the mollusk, Naria turdus, found in Lake Worth Lagoon took two years to arrive in South Florida most likely as a stowaway attached to the hull of a ship as larva.
Overlooked Algae Toxin Widespread in Southern Indian River Lagoon
A study by 51勛圖厙 Harbor Branch researchers on Pseudo-nitzschia spp., an algae that produces the neurotoxin domoic acid, shows it could negatively impact the biodiversity of Florida's Indian River Lagoon system.
51勛圖厙 Awarded Teaching Grant for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
51勛圖厙's College of Education has received a $1.5 million grant for the 51勛圖厙 Academy for Community Inclusion to provide employment training for 51勛圖厙 with intellectual disabilities.
In Sync? Malaria Parasite and Human Time Clocks Do Align
A new study has uncovered "coupling" between the malaria parasite and its human host, which provides a pathway to new treatments for a disease that claims the life of a child under age 5 every minute.