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Eliminate COVID-19? It's Possible Based on New Mathematical Models
Using a novel mathematical framework, a first-of-its-kind ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥study reveals the effects of social distancing on infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and the role of the economy.
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Molecular Study Finds IRL Green Sea Turtles Biologically Stressed
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥researchers have found that green sea turtles in the heavily polluted Indian River Lagoon have compromised immune function, which makes them more vulnerable to tumors.
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·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Engineering in Top Three Fastest Improving Colleges in the U.S.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is rapidly rising and is ranked by 'U.S. News & World Report' (2020 to 2022) as one of the top three fastest improving engineering colleges in the U.S.
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·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Study: COVID-19 Especially Harmful in at-Risk Communities
Florida communities struggling with health and social challenges before the COVID-19 pandemic bear disproportionate risk of infection and death, according to a new study.
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Breastfeeding Status and Duration Impact Postpartum Depression Risk
A nursing study is the first to examine current breastfeeding status in association with postpartum depression risk in a dataset of 29,685 American women, revealing the significant benefits of breastfeeding.
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EMS Ketamine Use on Patients on Cocaine Raises Intubation 5.75-fold
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored the sedative used by EMS for 'excited delirium,' a form of aggressive behavior, and the effects of illicit substances on ensuing hospital intubations.
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In Booming Markets, Homebuyers Paying Above Long-Term Pricing Trends
Homes selling for more than they should is a worsening problem in Austin, Texas, as the metropolitan area posted the biggest premium increase among the nation's 100 largest housing markets.
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·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Student Finalist in '2021 Collegiate Inventors Competition®'
The College of Engineering and Computer Science's Matthew Maggio is one of five national finalists of the "2021 Collegiate Inventors Competition®, for his novel invention to inspect wooden utility poles.
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Mesophotic Reefs Significant for Florida Keys' Coral Recovery
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Harbor Branch scientists compared coral genetic variation in the Dry Tortugas and Florida Keys…
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·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Receives 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥has received the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.