Heatstroke Leads to Chronic Heart Disease, Obesity in Mice
A UF study reveals that a single exposure to heatstroke can cause lasting multi-organ damage and obesity in mice for months afterward—equivalent to many years in a human lifespan.
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One of Higher Education’s Fastest Supercomputers Arrives at the University of Florida; Assembly Begins Later This Month
The first components of HiPerGator AI 2.0, expected to be one of the country’s fastest university-owned supercomputers, arrived at UF’s Data Center, marking a major milestone in UF’s push to position itself as a national leader in AI education and research.
Orangetheory Fitness Partners With Molekule, Bringing Advanced Air Purification Technology to Studio Locations
UF startup Molekule partnered with Orangetheory Fitness to provide medical-grade air purifiers, enhancing healthier and safer environments.
University of Florida Engineers Develop New Protocol To Purify DNA
UF researchers have developed a microfluidic device for DNA purification that could speed up analysis of laboratory samples and match or exceed the purity of existing methods.
Clearikon Health Introduces Innovative Wound Care Solutions
Clearikon Health, a UF Innovate | Accelerate alumni company, continues to revolutionize equine healthcare with the launch of innovative wound care products.
UF/IFAS Researchers Deploy Drones To Perfect Nutrient Rates
UF researchers have used drones to develop algorithms that estimate nutrient application rates for optimal crop yields.
Cannabix and AlcoPro Enter MOU for Marijuana Breathalyzer Marketing
UF startup Cannabix Technologies announced it has entered into an MOU with AlcoPro to collaborate on marketing efforts for the Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer in the U.S.
Three UF Faculty Members Honored With Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Three UF researchers have received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), one of the highest honors awarded to scientists by the U.S. government.
UF College of Medicine Launches Pediatric Obesity Fellowship To Tackle National Epidemic
UF's Pediatric Obesity Fellowship Training Program is paving the way for specialized training to address the growing need for obesity prevention and treatment.
Solid Biosciences Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for SGT-212 Dual Route of Administration Gene Therapy for Friedreich’s Ataxia
Solid Biosciences Inc., a life sciences company that acquired UF startup AavantiBio, announced that it has received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for SGT-212, the Company’s, AAV-based gene therapy candidate for the treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia (FA).
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