Physical Activity 'Magic Bullet' for Obesity, Heart Disease
Professors have evaluated the totality of evidence and conclude that regular physical activity has the closest resemblance to a "magic bullet" to fight the epidemic of obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Bison Bones in Vero Beach
In what is considered one of the oldest and most important archaeological digs in North America, scientists uncovered what they believe are the bones of a 13,000- to 14,000-year-old extinct species of bison.
NSF Grant Supports Research Computing Infrastructure at ×ó°®ÊÓƵ
A $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will enable ×ó°®ÊÓƵ to install networking infrastructure to amplify its ability to conduct data-intensive science and engineering research.
Renowned Neuroscientist to Lead ×ó°®ÊÓƵ's New Brain Institute
Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., a renowned neuroscientist and leading expert in synaptic pharmacology, neurotransmitter transporters, and neurogenetics, is at the helm of the newly-formed ×ó°®ÊÓƵ Brain Institute.
Nation's Top Archaeologists to Visit Old Vero Site Project
Members of the Society of American Archaeologists will visit the Old Vero Site, overseen by ×ó°®ÊÓƵ Harbor Branch.
Sea-level Rise Summit Sets the Stage for Adaptation
×ó°®ÊÓƵ recently hosted the Third Sea-level Rise Summit with more than 250 participants in attendance. The conference featured experts from the public and private sectors, as well as scientists and researchers.
Fulbright Scholar Olga Bakina Graduates
Olga Bakina, a Fulbright scholar from the Ukraine, received her M.S. in biomedical science at ×ó°®ÊÓƵ's graduation ceremony this morning. Bakina will be pursuing a Ph.D. at Helmholtz Zentrum in Munich, Germany.
First Graduate of ×ó°®ÊÓƵ-Max Planck Degree Program
Brati Das, 32, recently became the first student approved to graduate with ×ó°®ÊÓƵ's Integrative Biology and Neuroscience (IBAN) degree.
Cuba Native Secures 12-month Position to Continue Neuroscience Research
×ó°®ÊÓƵ's Wilkes Honors College senior Roberto Hernandez was awarded a research supplement from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Sea-level Rise Summit to Coincide with Local Flooding Risks
Just as parts of South Florida are bracing for potential flooding risks in low-lying areas, ×ó°®ÊÓƵ is leading efforts to bring together professionals to help identify solutions and develop adaptation pathways.