Research
FSU recruited to combat suicide in the military
Florida State University Psychology Professor Thomas Joiner leads a team of researchers enlisted by the Department of Defense to wage a war against a rising tide of suicides in the military.
FSU researchers find summer snack may lower blood pressure
Florida State University professors Figueroa and Arjmandi find eating watermelon daily may reduce blood pressure.
Florida State University helps protect nation’s ports
FSU’s researchers commercialize their massive training curriculum designed to ensure the security of the nation’s 350 commercial ports. Teamed up with MacDonnell Security Risk Management, the partnership sets sail.
Talking while walking dangerous for Parkinson's patients
We’ve all heard the saying about people who can’t walk and chew gum at the same time, but it turns out that walking and talking is difficult enough, especially for people with Parkinson’s disease who are at increased risk for falls with injury.
Collaboration redefines research into pituitary function
Two Florida State University researchers from two different disciplines come together to solve problems in the understanding of the human pituitary gland.
New tool calculates Florida hurricane risks
FSU researchers develop a new tool to determine which Florida cities are most vulnerable to strong winds, specifically those of category 3 hurricanes and stronger.
FSU researchers dig for gold...black gold
As oil spreads across the Gulf coast, a pair of Florida State University researchers hit the Gulf beaches to investigate tiny microbes potentially capable of cleaning up the sands.
Materials Researchers Receive Career Awards
Researchers Oskar Vafek and Sachin Shanbhag discuss their work.
FSU biologists uncover ‘Mahjong’ gene
Florida State University biologist Wu-Min Deng discusses identifying the ‘Mahjong’ gene, a key player in the internal competition between cancerous and non-cancerous cells.
New center considers end-of-life care
An effort being coordinated by the Center for Innovative Collaboration in Medicine & Law at the Florida State University College of Medicine hopes to improve communication between end-of-life patients and their physicians with a clear set of medical orders for a dying patient's care.