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
UF researchers discover new way to inhibit virus that causes COVID-19
UF researchers discover new way to inhibit virus that causes COVID-19 Doug Bennett When the virus that causes COVID-19 enters the body, it hijacks cellular proteins and suppresses the human inflammatory response, allowing the virus to spread. University of Florida researchers have discovered a novel way in the lab to fight rapidly evolving strains of... Read More
University of Florida surpasses $1 billion in research spending for first time in 2022
University of Florida surpasses $1 billion in research spending for first time in 2022 Joseph Kays University of Florida faculty surpassed $1 billion in research spending for the first time in 2022, developing treatments for diseases, new agricultural products, engineering solutions and countless other advancements. With $1.076 billion in research expenditures, UF joins an exclusive... Read More