Florida Atlantic University Research Articles

Society is rejecting facts; medical researchers can help

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2019

As a growing number of the general population reject scientific facts or misinterpret findings, researchers call for other scientists to achieve and maintain research integrity to obtain greater public trust.... Read More...

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Three faces of teen popularity: Being feared, being loved, and being feared and loved

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2019

Study identifies three distinct types of teen popularity, prosocial popular, aggressive popular, and bistrategic popular or Machiavellian. The Machiavellian teens were considered most popular, despite being above average on both physical and relational aggression traits, as they displayed the most prosocial behavior.... Read More...

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Sleep interrupted: What’s keeping us up at night?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2019

Consuming nicotine and alcohol four hours before bedtime causes worse sleep continuity and sleep disruptions. Surprisingly, researchers found no link between caffeine consumption four hours before sleep and sleep disturbances for most people.... Read More...

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Raising eyebrows on neuroinflammation: Surprising role of ‘skin plumping’ hyaluronic acid

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2019

Hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally produced by the human body and a popular additive in cosmetics that boast plumper skin, may be a useful tool in treating neuroinflammation. ... Read More...

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Coherent? Voice disorders significantly affect listeners, too

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2019

Researchers investigate new strategies to help listeners better understand those with voice disorders.... Read More...

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Scientists propose new theory on Alzheimer’s, amyloid connection

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2019

Study finds a 'peculiar association' between amyloid precursor protein and cholesterol in the cell membrane of synapses. Amyloid precursor protein may contribute to cholesterol deficiency, triggering neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Past Memory Cues Help People Juggle Numerous Pieces of Information

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 8, 2018

A new EEG study reveals memory cues can influence the neural representation related to information about cued and non-cued locations, but the effect of the cue depends upon when it appears. ... Read More...

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“Skinny Fat” in Older Adults May Predict Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2018

Researchers say the combination of low muscle mass and strength in the context of high fat mass, could be a predictor of cognitive function in older adults. Sarcopenic obesity could be used to predict risk factors for developing dementia, the study reports.... Read More...

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Spoken Language Reveals How People Develop and Mature

Neuroscience NewsApril 9, 2018

A new study explores how personality development and ego may be reflected in our everyday language. Researchers hope their findings will shed light on moral, social and cognitive development.... Read More...

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Thinking ‘Out-Of-The-Box’ May Build a Better Brain and Prevent Dementia

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 25, 2017

An FAU neuroscientist is developing a new method for treating Alzheimer's disease. The focus of the program is to individualize the treatment options for Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...

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