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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An atmospheric scientist at Purdue studies clouds to understand how their formation and behavior are impacted by Earth's conditions, offering critical insights into cloud physics and the broader environmental systems.
Depression During Pregnancy is Tied to Increased Emergency Department Visits for Infants After Birth
Mild and moderate to severe perinatal depressive symptoms among new mothers are associated with the increased use of emergency rooms to treat their infants, according to Rutgers Health research.
New research from BU public health expert finds greater work security lowered risk of mental health challenges and reduced number of absences.
In a new study, Yale researchers provide the first evidence of a biological mechanism that explains how living fossils occur in nature.
BU economist’s research shows immigration boosts local wages and that having neighbors of foreign descent can reduce prejudice