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Scientists Wipe Out Aggressive Brain Cancer Tumors by Targeting Cellular ‘Motors’

A potential treatment for glioblastoma developed by UF researchers makes the deadly brain cancer newly sensitive to both radiation and chemotherapy, while also blocking its ability to invade other tissue.

Forecasting the Final Frontier: How Research Prepares U.S. for the Next Solar Storm

UF researchers are developing solutions to help shield the U.S. from the next major solar storm by forecasting and modeling solar energetic particles and their impact on spacecraft and space-based infrastructure.

UF and Other Research Universities Will Fuel AI. Here’s Why

Alina Zare Ph.D., director of UF Artificial Intelligence and Informatics Research Institute, highlights how UF is helping shape the future of AI—positioning research universities as drivers of the next wave of innovation.

Tech Tuesday: Local Startup Uses A.I. To Make Searching Complex Information Easier

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate host Elora Duong features Vetra, a startup using artificial intelligence to simplify searches of complex information like patents and other data.

Research Snapshot: Genetic Score Shows Promise in Improving Leukemia Outcomes

UF researchers have found that a genetic score holds promise for improving treatment results in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have traditionally had poor outcomes by allowing chemotherapy regimens to be personalized.

Gone With the Wind: Hurricane Helene Helps Researchers Track Pitch Canker Spread

UF researchers are analyzing data from Hurricane Helene to better understand the spread of pitch canker and minimize the devastating disease’s impact on the timber industry.

UF Scientists To Develop AI Technology To Help Growers Assess Crop Damage After Hurricanes

UF researcher Nikolaos Tziolas is developing an AI-powered interactive tool to help farmers assess crop damage after major storms and compare it to previous seasons.

Study: What Makes a Smell Bad?

UF researchers Sarah Sniffen and Dan Wesson have uncovered the mechanisms behind how order acquires emotional significance.

Researchers Lay Groundwork for At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening

UF researchers have led a study that brings us one step closer to developing a simple, at-home test to prevent cervical cancer or detect it early—an advancement with the potential to transform early-stage diagnosis and treatment.

UF-Bred MicroPure Genomics Awarded Competitive NSF Grant

MicroPure Genomics Inc., a revolutionary sample prep technology company with deep University of Florida roots, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for nearly $1.3 million to conduct research and development on redefining front-end sample preparation for genomic analysis in research and healthcare.

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