New Moby Dick-Like Termite Species Discovered (UF/IFAS)
An international research team led by UF entomologist Rudolf Scheffrahn discovered a new South American termite species, Cryptotermes mobydicki, named for its whale-like elongated head and hidden mandibles.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Research Lab Develops Polymers From Corn (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate spotlights Dr. Gregory Hudalla’s research on a sweet-corn-derived polymer that could transform how medications are stabilized and stored.
Common Water Pill May Help HIV Medicines Work Faster and Reduce Inflammation, Early Study Suggests (UF Scripps)
UF researchers have found that spironolactone, an FDA-approved medication commonly prescribed for heart and blood pressure conditions, may be a useful add-on to standard HIV treatment.
Researchers Find Vital Clue in the Progression of Type 1 Diabetes (UF Health)
UF researchers have added an important piece to the puzzle in understanding the progression of type 1 diabetes.
As Holiday Shopping Season Nears, UF Experts Warn Retail Theft Is Growing More Sophisticated (UF News)
UF Innovate | Accelerate client Loss Prevention Research Council and its affiliated UF researchers offer evidence-based insights as retailers report rising crime and growing safety concerns.
UF Researchers Identify New Cancer-Killing Compounds (Doctor Gator)
UF researchers have uncovered new insights into how activating the DR5 receptor can selectively kill cancer cells, bringing science closer to developing safer and more effective cancer therapies.
Dr. Jatinder Lamba Named Associate Editor of ASPET Discovery Journal
The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, or ASPET, has invited UF researcher Jatinder Lamba to serve as an associate editor of the newly established ASPET Discovery journal.
Taylor Receives NIH-Funded K12 Award To Advance Research on Chronic Tendon Pain (UF BME)
UF researcher Brittany Taylor, Ph.D., has been selected for a prestigious K12 Career Development Award to advance research on chronic tendon pain.
Breakthrough With First Disease-Resistant Wine Grapes Shows Hope for a Florida Wine Renaissance (UF News)
UF researchers have grown and harvested wine grapes that are resistant to the main bacterial disease that has long prevented the state from establishing a large-scale wine industry.
Gene-Editing Platform May Help Treat Hearing Loss (UF Health)
A study led by UF researchers Mei He and Xiaoshu Pan has discovered that progressive hearing loss might be aided by gene-editing therapies that use tiny messengers to nudge cells to repair themselves.