Suicide Risk Elevated Among Young Adults with Disabilities
Suicide is the third leading cause of death in young adults. For those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the crisis is worse. New research urges prevention, screening and intervention reforms.
In Stereo: Neurons Shift Gears Between Thoughts Using Brain Rhythms
An ×ó°®ÊÓƵ study provides a new understanding of how the brain organizes thoughts for navigation, memory and behavior - offering insights into neurological conditions like epilepsy, Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.
×ó°®ÊÓƵ's CA-AI Makes AI Smarter by Cleaning Up Bad Data Before It Learns
×ó°®ÊÓƵ engineering researchers from the CA-AI have developed a method to automatically detect and remove label noise from data before training begins, resulting in smarter, faster and more reliable AI.
×ó°®ÊÓƵ Social Work Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Allan Barsky, Ph.D., an ×ó°®ÊÓƵ professor of social work, has received the Significant Lifetime Achievement in Social Work Education Award from the CSWE.
Green Seaweed Replaces Seagrass, But Sea Slugs Pose New Threats
×ó°®ÊÓƵ Harbor Branch researchers found that Caulerpa prolifera has taken over seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon, reducing biodiversity, and recently raising concerns over rising numbers of sap-sucking sea slugs.
To Build Muscle and Gain Strength, Train Smarter - Not Longer
Think you need marathon gym sessions to build muscle? Think again. Less is more, according to a study by ×ó°®ÊÓƵ exercise scientists, which confirms ditching long gym sessions will still show real results.
Rings of Time: Unearthing Climate Secrets from Ancient Trees
Researchers used radiocarbon dating and tree-ring analysis on subfossil bald cypress trees in a Southeast Georgia swamp, uncovering dramatic growth pattern shifts over centuries.
×ó°®ÊÓƵ Hosts Second Annual FairfaxWood Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
×ó°®ÊÓƵ's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently hosted the summit, bringing together top scientists from North America and Europe to discuss the latest amyloid research and advancements.
×ó°®ÊÓƵ Sensing Institute's Weather Network Brings Real-time Forecasting
×ó°®ÊÓƵ I-SENSE is storm ready with SEA Econet, a cutting-edge weather network stretching from Key West to South Carolina, delivering real-time data to boost forecasting accuracy and strengthen coastal resilience.
Study Explores Barriers and Trends in Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment
A study over a 16-year period by ×ó°®ÊÓƵ researchers shows a troubling decline in treatment for cannabis use disorder and reveals why most people with the disorder don't seek help.