Scientist’s Cat, Again, Helps Discover New Virus
A UF researcher’s cat caught a shrew carrying a previously unidentified strain of orthoreovirus—an unexpected find that helped researchers better understand the transmission of mule deerpox virus.
UF/IFAS Scientist Uses AI To Target Weeds — Not Nearby Tomatoes – Saving 70% of Herbicide
UF research shows that targeted weed-spraying can help tomato farmers reduce herbicide use by 71%, significantly lowering the amount released into the environment.
Atsena Therapeutics Announces Alignment With FDA on Regulatory Pathway to Approval for ATSN-201 in X-Linked Retinoschisis (XLRS)
UF startup Atsena Therapeutics received FDA approval to expand its Phase 1/2 LIGHTHOUSE study of ATSN-201 into a pivotal Phase 1/2/3 trial to support a BLA submission for treating X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS).
Solid Biosciences Announces FDA IND and Health Canada CTA Approval for First-in-Class Cardiac Gene Therapy To Treat Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT)
Solid Biosciences, which acquired UF startup AavantiBio, announced FDA and Health Canada approval to begin clinical trials of SGT-501, a gene therapy targeting CPVT, a severe heart rhythm disorder caused by RYR2 mutations.
Antibody-Cancer Drug Combo Shows Promise Against Aggressive Lymphoma
A study from UF researchers shows that cancer-targeting antibodies combined with a natural compound from soil microbes form a powerful treatment against an aggressive type of blood cancer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.