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 University of Missouri discovery could inform future work to identify various influences and therapies for age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at CU Boulder have discovered hints that the sun may have discrepancies in its magnetic fields that could hold clues to its “internal clock.”
AI software created by USC to thwart poachers could soon be deployed as part of the smart platform in up to 600 protected areas worldwide.
Boston University researchers have developed a new metamaterial that can improve MRI quality and cut scan time in half
Rutgers study finds that motorized scooter head injuries are on the rise.