UF Study Finds 1 in 16 Women Take Harmful Drugs During Pregnancy
In a review of more than 3 million pregnancies, University of Florida researchers found 1 in 16 women were exposed to harmful teratogenic drugs — medications that can cause pregnancy loss, birth defects, and other health problems for the unborn child.
UF/IFAS Researchers Creating an ‘Artificial Intelligence Connoisseur’
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.
Grant Helps UF Researchers Expand Income Opportunities for Small-Scale Farmers in Africa
Innovation Lab’s research engagement to Nigeria in addition to its 8 previous target countries, and it includes Syracuse University and the Boston Consulting Group as new collaborators.
Midwestern Higher Education Compact Enters Agreement with TAO Connect to Offer Accessible Mental Health and Wellness Resources to University Students
The agreement with TAO Connect will provide students, faculty and staff at Midwestern institutions with 24/7, free online access to over 150 self-guided digital sessions on anxiety, depression, substance abuse and more.
Leveraging the Biodiversity of the Ocean to Discover New Cancer Treatments
From cyanobacterial blooms found off Florida’s Atlantic coast, Dr. Hendrik Luesch and his team of researchers have discovered a novel marine natural product named Gatorbulin-1 that binds to a new site on tubulin, an important target for cancer drugs.
UF and IBM Team Up To Solve Society’s Biggest Challenges
The University of Florida announced this week a new collaboration with tech giant IBM to launch a comprehensive skills program designed to extend UF’s vision to be an international leader in artificial intelligence, data science, fintech, and other related technologies that can help solve society’s biggest challenges.
UF Study: Deadly Rat Lungworm Parasite Has Spread to Invasive Cuban Treefrogs in Florida
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.
TearClear Announces Initiation of TC-002 Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution Phase 3 Trial
TearClear has announced the TC-002 phase 3 trial has been successfully initiated. TearClear’s phase 3 trial (CLEAR Study) is a prospective, double-masked, randomized, multicenter, active-controlled, parallel-group, 3-month study assessing the safety and ocular hypotensive efficacy of TC-002 ophthalmic solution (TearClear Preservative-Free Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.005%) compared to marketed Latanoprost ophthalmic solution 0.005%.
Mobile Eye Care Clinic Offering Free Exams, Glasses to Boston Students
Many people have put off medical care during the pandemic and that includes eye exams for children. But on Tuesday, the doctor -- funded by UF startup AGTC -- went to the students at one Boston school.
UF Research Spending at Record $960 Million in 2021
University of Florida faculty conducted a record $960 million in research during fiscal year 2021, according to data submitted to the National Science Foundation last week.
