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New COVID test can quickly detect variants

April 5, 2022

New COVID test can quickly detect variants from UF News University of Florida researchers have invented a test that can determine within 10-15 minutes whether patients test positive for COVID […]

UF Study: Deadly Rat Lungworm Parasite has Spread to Invasive Cuban Treefrogs in Florida

March 2, 2022

from UF Health by Sarah Carey University of Florida researchers report that the rat lungworm parasite, which can cause deadly disease in humans and in animals, has been found in […]

Viruses Don’t Just Make You Sick. They Affect Your Gut Bacteria, Too, Study Finds

February 3, 2022

from UF/IFAS Norovirus is a food-borne virus that causes food poisoning in millions of people each year. A new study from the University of Florida shows this virus also alters the bacteria […]

Clinicians May Now be Able to Tell COVID-19 From Seasonal Flu With Fast Turnaround Thanks to UF Research

February 1, 2022

from UF Engineering For those who have made a trip to a doctor or clinic during the oncoming flu season, the most nagging concern is whether their symptoms are indicative […]

Hot Tumors: The Turbo Engine That Immunotherapy Needed

January 7, 2022

by Maja Aganovic UF Innovate Immunotherapy is a hot topic of conversation when it comes to cancer treatment. Pediatric oncologist Dr. Elias Sayour and his team have found a way to make […]

Even at the Cellular Level, Ancestry Matters

January 6, 2022

by Emily Cardinali UF News Diseases impact different populations with varying prevalence, which is reflected in health disparities that are seen for illnesses like lupus, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. To […]