Study Uncovers Insights Into Human Memory
Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder affecting more than 5.5 million Americans. Now, new clinical trial results published in the New England Journal of Medicine yield a finding that could advance our understanding of human memory. A recent trial involving 42 patients evaluated deep brain stimulation targeting the fornix, an arch-like structure connecting the […]
UF/IFAS Researchers Close In on a Tastier Tomato
In their quest for a tastier tomato, University of Florida scientists are finding traits they believe will tempt consumers with flavor that triggers their senses even more. They’re making significant progress on improving the UF-developed Tasti-Lee™ tomato – and it will feature improved flavor and aroma. “Modern tomato cultivars typically have poor flavor as compared to […]
Oragenics, Inc. to Present Overview of Lantibiotics Pipeline at the Annual Military Health System Research Symposium
UF startup Oragenics, Inc., a leader in the development of new antibiotics against infectious diseases and effective treatments for oral mucositis, announced it will be presenting a talk titled “Lantibiotics, a Novel Class of Antibiotics in the Pharmacopeia,” which will be part of a session dedicated to novel antimicrobial developments to counter multidrug-resistant bacterial infections […]
Genetic Risk for Autoimmunity May Be Linked to Differences in Gut Microbiome
University of Florida researchers, Eric W. Triplett, Ph.D., Desmond A. Schatz, M.D., and Mark A. Atkinson, Ph.D. along with Linköping University researchers in Sweden found that the genetic risk for developing type 1 diabetes autoimmunity is associated with distinct changes in the gut microbiome. To arrive at their findings, the researchers used the ABIS (All […]
MRIdian System Limits Early Toxicity for Prostate Cancer Without Implanted Markers
UF startup ViewRay Inc., a leading medical technology company that provides groundbreaking MRI-guided radiation therapy, announced the acceptance of publication by the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics of the first prospective clinical trial of MR-guided radiation therapy (MRgRT) in patients with localized prostate cancer. This robust study of clinician and patient-reported outcomes […]
Nanoparticles, Chitosan Studied As Dairy Metritis Treatment
University of Florida scientists believe they can develop new antimicrobials that will benefit dairy cattle and, eventually, people by treating bacteria that normally resist antibiotics. The uterine disease metritis costs U.S. dairy producers $600 million a year, according to KC Jeong, an associate professor of animal sciences at the University of Florida Institute of Food […]
UF Researchers Help Discover Novel Compounds That Curb Melioidosis, a Lethal Tropical Disease
University of Florida researchers have contributed to the discovery of two molecules shown to be effective at curbing Gram-negative Burkholderia bacterial infections, which cause the highly lethal tropical disease melioidosis in humans and animals. “The novelty of our discovery is that we found compounds that inhibit the growth of invasive Burkholderia bacteria within a host […]
A High-Tech Walk Across Florida – Gainesville
According to the Florida Tech Corridor Council, a public-private organization that seeks to grow the region’s technology jobs, Gainesville is one of the cities across the center of the state on the spotlight of innovation for its research, technological innovations as well as homegrown startups. UF Innovate comprises Tech Licensing, Ventures, and two business incubators, The […]
University of Florida Researchers Developing ‘Pancreatic Islet on a Chip’ to Study Type 1 Diabetes
A group of University of Florida researchers will use a new $5 million grant to develop a “pancreatic islet on a chip” — a platform that will allow them to more efficiently and effectively study Type 1 diabetes and potential treatments for the condition. “The new system will let researchers more effectively study and work […]
Ology Bioservices, Inc. Will Receive $9 Million of Funding to Support Manufacturing of Nipah Virus Vaccine
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) will provide $43.6 million to advance the development and manufacture of the rVSV-Nipah vaccine candidate against the Nipah virus. UF startup Ology Bioservices, Inc., a biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), will receive $9M to support the manufacturing and stockpiling of the rVSV-Nipah vaccine. The Nipah virus, […]