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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A working paper by Harvard researchers investigates the prevalence and political implications of zero-sum thinking in the U.S., a mindset where one group's gain is perceived as another's loss.
Researchers from Stanford have developed an AI model called SyntheMol, which has been designed to innovate new drugs to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Researchers from MIT have developed a 3D printer that can automatically identify the parameters of an unknown material on its own.
University of Chicago ecologist Greg Dwyer investigates the complex interactions between invasive species, specifically the spongy moth, and their impact on forest ecosystems, exploring how climate change exacerbates these effects.
The prevalence of remote work since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly changed urban transportation patterns in the U.S., according to new study led by MIT researchers.