Â鶹ŮÀÉ Receives $1M Grant to Study Gulf's Mesophotic Coral Habitats
Â鶹ŮÀÉ 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 Â鶹ŮÀÉ 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.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Researcher to Make Big 'Splash' in NatGeo's SharkFest
Shark fanatics, science buffs and ocean advocates won't want to miss a thrilling new episode of NatGeo's "Florida's Bite Capital," with Â鶹ŮÀÉ professor Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D. on National Geographic.
Hope for Brain Cancer: Â鶹ŮÀÉ Awarded Grants for Glioblastoma Treatment
Â鶹ŮÀÉ 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 Â鶹ŮÀÉ 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.
Green Seaweed Replaces Seagrass, But Sea Slugs Pose New Threats
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Harbor Branch researchers found that Caulerpa prolifera has taken over seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon, reducing biodiversity, and recently raising concerns over rising numbers of sap-sucking sea slugs.
To Build Muscle and Gain Strength, Train Smarter - Not Longer
Think you need marathon gym sessions to build muscle? Think again. Less is more, according to a study by Â鶹ŮÀÉ exercise scientists, which confirms ditching long gym sessions will still show real results.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's SNBI Receives Palm Health Foundation Challenge Grant
Palm Health Foundation has pledged $500,000 toward the launch of the Center for the Resilient Mind at Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (SNBI).
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Hosts Second Annual FairfaxWood Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently hosted the summit, bringing together top scientists from North America and Europe to discuss the latest amyloid research and advancements.
'Eye' on Health: AI Detects Dizziness and Balance Disorders Remotely
Â鶹ŮÀÉ researchers and collaborators have developed a cost-effective, AI-powered system for diagnosing nystagmus - a condition causing involuntary eye movements - using smartphone videos and cloud-based analysis.