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UF/IFAS Researchers Creating an ‘Artificial Intelligence Connoisseur’

from UF/IFAS by Brad Buck Can a computer “taste” a tomato or a blueberry? Well, not exactly, but it can tell scientists which volatiles in these fruits make them taste good, say University of Florida researchers. UF/IFAS breeder and geneticist Marcio Resende wants to create what he calls an “Artificial...

UF | ICBR Invited to Speak at the 2022 Plant Biology Worldwide Summit

ICBR Director, Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul, have been invited to speak at this year’s Plant Biology Worldwide Summit, hosted by the American Society of Plant Biologists. Dr. Paul’s will be on site to discuss Plants for Space. The annual plant biology meeting has been held for over eight decades and has...

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

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 a new host in Florida with its discovery in Cuban treefrogs, an invasive species. The finding represents the first time...

UF Scientists Study Translucent Sea Creatures to Understand Early Brains

from UF NEWS A new $1.5 million grant will allow researchers to better understand the brains and nervous systems of animals and humans by studying gelatinous ocean comb jellies, sea creatures that can lead us to insights about how brains began. Using an exploratory grant announced this week by The...

This Supercomputer is a Game-Changer for Researchers

from UF News Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you’ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. The University of Florida is home to one of the world’s fastest supercomputers. It’s called HiPerGator and in...

Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Agricultural Practices to Address Extreme Weather and an Increasing Demand for Food

from UF News Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you’ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Researchers with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are at the leading edge of...

UF/IFAS, UF College of Medicine Combine to Offer Health Screenings for Farmworkers

from UF/IFAS by Brad Buck WIMAUMA, Fla. — With about 200,000 migrant farmworkers in Florida, UF/IFAS Extension and the UF College of Medicine will screen as many as possible for various health conditions and give them nutrition information to help improve access to much-needed health care. First stop, Wimauma. Then,...

Building Blocks: From Ancient Times to the Space Age, Concrete has Staying Power

from UF Explore The earliest known use of concrete is a floor that dates back to Galilee, circa 7000 BCE, still sound when unearthed in 2007. After thousands of years as the go-to building material, it might seem like science surely could come up with something better, perhaps a material...

ICBR’s Dr. Yanping Zhang wins 2022 Superior Accomplishment Award

Director of ICBR’s Gene Expression & Genotyping core, Dr. Yanping Zhang has been recognized as winner of the 2022 Superior Accomplishment Award! On February 16th, Dr. Zhang joined hundreds of other nominees for this prestigious recognition of her work. The Superior Accomplishment Award (SAA) program recognizes faculty and staff members...

How to be a Good Coworker Make the Most of Your Professional Relationships with These 5 Research-Backed Tips

by Allison Alsup Enjoying your job stems from more than just the work you do. Anyone who’s experienced having a great coworker or having a not-so-great coworker can attest to how critical it is to have positive relationships with the people you spend your professional life with. To learn how...

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