D.C. is America’s loneliest city. Can 1,000 robotic pets help?
In a Washington Post article, Dr. Jennifer Applebaum discusses her study showing slower decline in verbal memory among older adults who owned a pet.
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Soldier’s struggles began long before Las Vegas blast, nurse says
In New York Times article, Dr. Michael Jaffee discusses risk factors for brain injury.
Cancer vaccines are showing promise at last
Groundbreaking study showing fierce immune response to fight malignant brain tumor featured in The Economist.
Brain inflammation may be the reason behind muscle fatigue after infection and injury
In The Conversation, Dr. Diego Rincon-Limas discusses the role brain inflammation may play in muscle fatigue in cases of long COVID, Alzheimer's, or E. coli infections
Pain Research Snapshot: Drs. Cheng Tang and Rajesh Khanna
New nonopioid compound shows potential for mitigating pain in preclinical animal models, human cells.
Gainesville area teens test neuroscience knowledge at Alachua County Brain Bee
UF neuroscience students run the Alachua County Brain Bee, encouraging teens to pursue the field.
UF researchers combine expertise to investigate safe pain relief
Dr. Rajesh Khanna is targeting key proteins involved in pain pathways, with a goal of safely “turning down the volume” on pain.
Making science accessible, creative & fun
Drs. Alicia Vose and Erica Dale were featured on Yoga with Jake podcast to discuss misconceptions about academia.
MBI researcher named 2024 Innovator of the Year
Dr. Elias Sayour earns honor from UF Innovate | Tech Licensing for his work in brain cancer immunotherapy.
The science of breathing
MBI researchers at UF's BREATHE Center are studying respiratory neuromuscular function from bench to bedside.
