Florida Atlantic University

Substance use diagnoses among patients who present to federally run mental health facilities with co-morbid ADHD and bipolar disorder between 2013-2023: a national analysis using random forest methods

Background/Objectives Although substance use disorder is common in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or bipolar disorder, limited recent data exist for those with these co-occurring conditions. Our study analyzes recent trends and predictors of these diagnose...

Evolved differences in microglial cell biology between surface and cave populations of Astyanax mexicanus

Microglia govern multiple aspects of brain architecture and function by eliminating dying neurons and glia, stimulating neurogenesis, refining neural connections, and orchestrating immune responses. The Mexican tetra, Astyanax mexicanus, is a powerful model system for investigati...

Negatively Charged Polysaccharide Stabilizes Amorphous Strontium Sulfate Precursor Phase

Abstract Biomineralization describes how living organisms orchestrate the synthesis of functional inorganic materials for structural protection or mechanical support. Mineralization under biological regulation often involves amorphous mineral phases, such as amorphous calcium car...

Petal infrared transmission warms flowers and reduces microbial abundance

Summary Flowers create distinct internal microclimates, yet how these conditions filter microbial abundance remains poorly understood. We tested whether petal light transmission and internal floral temperature influence microbial abundance in two co‐occurring species, Lyonia luci...

Single-scene thin-cloud correction for dynamic macroalgal blooms via water-referenced radiative transfer

Thin clouds substantially attenuate spectral signals in satellite imagery, leading to systematic underestimation of macroalgal bloom coverage. Existing thin-cloud correction methods have critical limitations for dynamically drifting blooms: they typically require paired cloudy-cl...

Desulfinylation of the deubiquitinase USP7 by SRXN1 attenuates oxidative acute liver injury

Protein S -sulfinylation is a reversible oxidative cysteine modification, but its contribution to acute liver injury such as those induced by acetaminophen (APAP) overdose has not been reported. Sulfiredoxin-1 (SRXN1) is the only oxidoreductase known to reduce the sulfinylated pr...

Burden of chronic postsurgical pain after caesarean delivery on maternal quality of life: a systematic review

Summary Introduction Chronic postsurgical pain after caesarean delivery is an important cause of postpartum morbidity, yet its impact on maternal quality of life has not been comprehensively synthesised. The aims of this systematic review were to evaluate the impact of chronic po...

Multi-directional control of a bio-inspired robot with a single undulating fin propulsion

Abstract Control of agile and highly maneuverable underwater vessels is fundamental to explore complex maritime environments including survey closed to ocean structures and shallow waters. Currently, traditional autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remote operated vehicles (...

Detection of emergent multiple predator effects in a warming world

Predicting the influence of predators on food webs remains challenging, particularly when multiple predator species share a common prey species. In these cases, interactive effects (termed 'emergent' multiple predator effects; MPEs) can cause predators to have stronger or weaker...

Evaluation of Substrate and Nutrient Management Effects on Halophyte Cultivation: Salicornia bigelovii, Sesuvium portulacastrum, and Batis maritima

Halophyte crops offer a promising solution for food production and nutrient recovery in salt-affected coastal environments where conventional agriculture is increasingly constrained; yet, the cultivation performance of edible halophytes remains strongly influenced by the substrat...

Early Macular Leakage Resolution Is Associated with Extended Faricimab Dosing in Retinal Vein Occlusion: A BALATON/COMINO Post Hoc Analysis

Macular leakage (ML) is a biomarker of disease activity and, in retinal vein occlusion (RVO), is associated with poor vision outcomes. Faricimab, a dual angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2)/vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-A inhibitor, has demonstrated efficacy and durability in RVO....

Ancient DNA preservation in the Caribbean

Abstract Ancient DNA (aDNA) analysis has transformed how we study human migration, species dispersals and environmental change, but poor preservation remains a major challenge. This is especially true in tropical settings, where hot and humid conditions accelerate DNA decay. Beca...

Anthropogenic modification shifts pollinator phenology in the eastern USA

Abstract Understanding the effects of increasing anthropogenic changes on ecological communities is integral to predicting and mitigating such changes in the future. Insect pollinators are vital to ecosystem health. Quantifying pollinator phenology (i.e. flight period) offers ins...

Minimizing Risk of Load Redistribution Attacks on Electric Grids in the Presence of Insider Threats

Malicious and negligent insiders pose significant security risks to mission-critical systems like electric power grids due to their high privileges in increasingly digitized infrastructures. This paper investigates the vulnerability of smart power grids to load redistribution (LR...

From bird viremia to bird surveillance: identifiability in a multi-scale vector-borne model of Usutu virus infection

Abstract Usutu virus is an emerging mosquito-borne flavivirus, maintained through an enzootic cycle involving wild birds and mosquitoes, with occasional spillover to humans. Understanding how interactions across these biological scales shape transmission dynamics is essential for...

A Duration-Based Framework for Assessing Wind Exposure from Landfalling U.S. Tropical Cyclones

Landfalling tropical cyclones (TCs) affect not only coastal regions but also inland communities, where wind exposure has often been overlooked. This study introduces the duration of wind exposure (DWE), an energy-based metric derived from the accumulated cyclone energy framework,...

Gene function predicts divergence across molecular levels

Abstract Genes can evolve through changes at their DNA, RNA, or protein levels. However, because these changes are measured using distinct and often incomparable metrics, their relative contributions to genic evolution remain unclear. Here, we address this challenge by developing...

Fractional CEO architecture: executive bandwidth, strategic coherence and confidence in resource-constrained firms

Purpose This paper develops the concept of Fractional CEO Architecture as a strategic leadership response for resource-constrained firms that need senior executive capacity before they can justify a full-time chief executive officer. Design/methodology/approach The paper is conce...

Female Athlete Triad’s Components in Practitioners of Dance: A Systematic Review

BACKGROUND: Dance involves relatively high energy demands and aesthetic pressures that can lead to low energy availability. These conditions increase the risk of the Female Athlete Triad (FAT) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), which affect metabolic, menstrual, and...

Exploring the Social, Emotional, and Physical Consequences of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Pediatric Patients: A Scoping Review

There remains a widespread lack of knowledge regarding hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) among physicians in the United States, impeding timely diagnosis and implementation of comprehensive treatment interventions. Despite the presence of supporting communities for affected adolescen...