'Frazzled' Fruit Flies Help Unravel How Neural Circuits Stay Wired
Â鶹ŮÀÉ scientists have discovered that the protein Frazzled (DCC in humans) fine-tunes neuron connections, keeping signals fast and precise - key to a fruit fly's rapid escape reflex and healthy nervous system.
Nearly 70 Â鶹ŮÀÉ Faculty Named Among World's Top 2% of Scientists
Nearly 70 Â鶹ŮÀÉ faculty are ranked among the world's top 2% of scientists by Stanford-Elsevier, recognizing their global research impact across 22 fields and 174 subfields from engineering to humanities.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Researchers 'Zoom' in for an Ultra-Magnified Peek at Shark Skin
What gives shark skin its toughness and sleek glide? Tiny, tooth-like denticles. Researchers used electron microscopy to reveal how these structures shift with age, sex, and function in bonnethead sharks.
World's First Bench-to-Bedside MRI, Focused Ultrasound System Unveiled
The newly expanded Â鶹ŮÀÉ NeuroInnovate Center is the first in the world to integrate advanced MRI and focused ultrasound technologies into a single, unified platform for both preclinical and clinical research.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Joins VIP Consortium, Launches Inaugural Research Teams
Â鶹ŮÀÉ is the first university in Florida to join the international VIP Consortium, a global network of more than 50 institutions of higher education, and has selected its first official VIP teams.
New Study on Hope Among U.S. Youth Reveals Key to Safer Schools
As the new school year begins, a study by Â鶹ŮÀÉ's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice reveals that hope in adolescents is a powerful protective force against bullying and cyberbullying.
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.
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.
Fixing the Leak: An Opioid Treatment for Dopamine Disorders?
A breakthrough by Â鶹ŮÀÉ researchers shows that blocking the kappa opioid receptor improves behavioral deficits tied to ADHD, autism and bipolar disorder, providing a potentially safer yet effective treatment.