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First Study on Hard-to-treat Depression in Older People

By | September 30, 2015

About half of older adults don't respond to first-line medication for depression. A new study shows that adding a second drug to treatment with an antidepressant medication alone helps many of these patients.

Scientists Study Phytoplankton in the Pacific

By | September 29, 2015

A team of researchers from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Harbor Branch conducted experiments to better understand phytoplankton in the Pacific Ocean.

Harbor Branch ECC Takes Students to Ocean Floor of Hawaii

By | September 29, 2015

A new graduate course is allowing Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ to see Hawaii's ocean floor without leaving Harbor Branch.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Receives $1.2 Million Grant for Autism Training Program

By | September 24, 2015

More Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ with autism are being taught in the general classroom setting. Preparing professionals to teach these Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is critical in alleviating the dire shortage of special education teachers.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Poll Shows Rubio Jumping to Second Place in Florida

By | September 23, 2015

Marco Rubio jumped into second place in Florida, a pivotal swing state where Hillary Clinton trails in most general election matchups with Republican presidential contenders, according to latest survey by Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

Medical Researcher's Gift Establishes Chair in Nursing

By | September 22, 2015

The Dr. Elizabeth E. Force Chair for Healthcare Research will bring a national leader in nursing research to serve in a key leadership role in the College.

New Technology to Monitor Blood Disorder With a Smart Phone

By | September 22, 2015

A researcher has a unique way to monitor sickle cell disease using a smart phone, and will develop a portable smart sensor and a phone application for patients to analyze and store their blood test results.

Housing Market Trends More Favorable to Buying than Renting

By | September 17, 2015

The housing market index produced by Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and FIU faculty indicates the country as a whole is moving deeper into buy territory, as owning a home is expected to produce greater wealth, on average, than renting.

Hispanics Believe Immigration is Important Election Issue

By | September 16, 2015

Hispanics say immigration is an important issue in the 2016 presidential race, and they support Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, according to the latest Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ survey.

Pomponi Part of Panel on Ocean Acidification

By | September 11, 2015

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Harbor Branch research professor Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D. recently participated in a panel discussion organized by the Ocean Conservancy.

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