Repeat performance: UF again ranked No. 5 among public universities by U.S. News & World Report
Repeat performance: UF again ranked No. 5 among public universities by U.S. News & World Report UF News For the second year in a row, the University of Florida is listed as one of the top five public research universities in the nation, according to the 2023 Best Colleges rankings released today by U.S. News... Read More
Here’s what $1 billion in research spending does for UF and for Florida
Here’s what $1 billion in research spending does for UF and for Florida From Florida Welcome to From Florida, a podcast that showcases the student success, teaching excellence and groundbreaking research taking place at the University of Florida. The University of Florida has achieved $1 billion in research spending, an historic milestone that puts UF in a select group... Read More
Study uncovers differences in saliva bacteria of students with recent suicidal thoughts
Study uncovers differences in saliva bacteria of students with recent suicidal thoughts Samantha Murray A new University of Florida study has found that bacteria in the saliva of college students who reported recent thoughts of suicide differed in significant ways from those found in students who had not experienced recent suicidal thinking. While there is a growing... Read More
Ant queens control insulin to boost lifespan, reproduction
Ant queens control insulin to boost lifespan, reproduction Eric Hamilton In most of the animal world, there’s a sad trade-off to make: The more babies you have, the shorter you live. But ants buck the system. The queens — the only individuals in a nest that reproduce — also live five, 10, up to 30... Read More
ICBR’s Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul Recognized at ISSR&D 2022
ICBR’s Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul Recognized at ISSR&D 2022 ICBR Director Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul was recognized at this past July’s International Space Station Research & Development Conference, and received the 2022 International Space “Compelling Results Award” for groundbreaking contributions to plant space biology. “I am very honored to have the contributions of our research recognized with... Read More
Are Shark Attacks on the Rise this Summer?
Are Shark Attacks on the Rise this Summer? Karen Dooley Based on news accounts, it may seem there are more shark sightings — and attacks — than usual along the northeastern shores of the United States, but a University of Florida shark expert says that’s a misleading perception. “Every summer, stories about shark attacks tend... Read More