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 Michigan State University study has found that new drug combinations may prevent melanoma, an often deadly form of skin cancer, from becoming resistant to treatment.
Boston University researchers are studying how to improve attachment between parents with substance use disorder and their young children
A study at Rutgers University - New Brunswick suggests tie between stem cell behavior and a high fat diet.
A new report from Rutgers University - New Brunswick offers insights on the future of work and automation.
Engaging in competition with family and friends decreases the odds of long-term use among older adults, according to a new Michigan State University study.