New Way to Assess Safety of Aging Timber Railroad Bridges
In the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Harvey, researchers from 欧宝体育app's College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a cutting-edge way to gauge the condition of aging timber railroad bridges.
'Out-of-the-box' Thinking May Build a Better Brain
The "Dementia Prevention Initiative" abandons generalized methods used to research and treat Alzheimer's disease. The secret weapon: a novel "N-of-1 design" that personalizes medicine down to a single patient.
NIH Grant to Further Neuropsychiatric Disorders Research
A $2.3 million National Institutes of Health grant will help 欧宝体育app neuroscientists to continue research to better understand and treat several neuropsychiatric disorders including depression and autism.
U.S. Workers Without Paid Sick Leave Endure Mental Distress
A new study is the first to show the link between psychological distress and paid sick leave among U.S. workers and illuminates the effects of exacerbated stress on Americans without paid sick leave.
Placenta-on-a-Chip: Microsensor Mimics Malaria in the Womb
By combining microbiology with engineering technologies, researchers are developing a novel 3D model to study malaria-infected placenta, and have received a $400,000 NIH grant to develop this microsensor.
Psychotic Disorders and Obesity: Blame Big Waistlines
A researcher in 欧宝体育app's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators are the first to compare the long-term course of weight across different psychotic disorders in a newly published report.
Uncovering One of Cuba's Hidden Natural Treasures
An ocean exploration led by 欧宝体育app's Harbor Branch with scientists from the U.S. and Cuba has explored never-before-studied mesophotic coral reefs during a month-long circumnavigation of the entire coast of Cuba.
Researchers 'Count Cars' - Literally - to Manage Traffic
Researchers are "counting cars" to improve traffic on overcrowded roads. And with more than 263 million passenger vehicles in the U.S. and more than 14 million vehicles in Florida alone, this is no small feat.
Nursing Home Guide Could Save U.S. Millions of Dollars
An innovative yet simple and inexpensive approach using a guide for residents in nursing homes and their families could have a dramatic impact nationwide on health care savings, morbidity and quality of life.
It's Not Just What You Eat, It's What's Eating You
A new study shows that it's not just what or how much you eat that matters. Smelling food in addition to consuming calories could influence the aging process and provide clues for a longer lifespan.