AAU universities conduct a majority of the federally funded university research that contributes to our economic competitiveness, health and well-being, and national security. AAU universities are growing our economy through invention and innovation while preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers for global leadership. By moving research into the marketplace AAU universities are helping to create jobs, and provide society with new medicines and technologies.
A study by researchers at Duke University School of Medicine found that supplying healthy mitochrondra to damaged nerve cells can signifantly help millions managing pain from diabetic neuropathy and chemotherapy.
Researchers from the USF College of Marine Science are studying soft tissue samples from barnacles, oysters, and fish to better understand the state of contamination and its origins in Tampa Bay, Florida's largest estuary.
The advancement lays the groundwork for creating a library of sugar-recognizing proteins that may help detect and treat diverse illnesses.
The olfactory senses of ants help them hunt, detect outsiders, and know their role within a colony. In a new study, researchers have discovered how ants can switch one gene on out of hundreds to ensure their survival.
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New stem cell research from Yale has identified the molecules that the cells produce to promote the healing process.
A study from Notre Dame found that people offered emergency financial assistance were 81% less likely to become homeless within six months of enrollment and 73% less likely within 12 months.
A study led by the @UF has discovered that orange peel extracts may improve cardiovascular health by reducing the production of harmful chemicals associated with heart disease
New study shows how the brain builds new meanings through word combinations
When we’re told “This coffee is hot” upon being served a familiar caffeinated beverage at our local diner or cafe, the message is clear. But what about when we’re told “This coffee is not hot”?
An international team of researchers led by NYU has uncovered how the human brain distinguishes between music & speech. Their study found that our auditory system uses simple acoustic parameters to differentiate between the two.