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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Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a low-cost, cellphone-based Raman spectrometer system. This innovative device enables rapid identification of unknown biological molecules, chemicals, and drugs, providing critical information within minutes.
A recent study led by environmental engineers at Johns Hopkins University has detected ethylene oxide levels in parts of Louisiana that are a thousand times higher than what is considered safe.
A recent University of Chicago study examines the rising popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro as weight loss agents.
A recent study led by scientists from Purdue University and other institutions has identified a new species of endangered pupfish in south-central New Mexico.
Purdue University engineers and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) are developing a wireless charging system for electric vehicles (EVs) that works at highway speeds.