AI Technology Uses Less Herbicide To Kill Weeds
UF researchers have developed the AI Smart Sprayer, an AI-powered precision sprayer that applies herbicide exclusively to planting holes in plastic mulch, reducing herbicide use by over 90% in tomato fields.
UF Researchers Identify New Genetic Mutation Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
UF researchers have discovered a novel genetic mutation and an associated buildup of toxic proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer's risk.
From Problem to On-Farm Solution: The Journey of One UF/IFAS AI Technology
UF researcher Yiannis Ampatzidis developed Agroview, an AI-powered tool that revolutionizes tree counting and precision agriculture, cutting data collection time by 90% and aiding growers and insurers in damage assessment and crop management.
Dr. Nicholas Bodor Receives Hungary’s Prestigious Gábor Dénes Lifetime Achievement Award
UF researcher Nicholas Bodor, an internationally recognized expert in drug discovery, design, and delivery, received the Gábor Dénes Lifetime Achievement Award in Hungary.
Map Shows State of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Florida Water
UF researchers analyzed polyfluoroalkyl substances in Florida’s surface water, revealing widespread contamination in springs and launching a map to track levels statewide.
Researchers Take Step Toward Creating Salmonella Vaccine
UF researchers discovered a breakthrough that could advance the development of a vaccine for non-typhoidal Salmonella, which currently has no vaccine.
To Short-Circuit the Higher Education AI Apocalypse, We Must Embrace Generative AI
UF researcher Brian Harfe shared insights in an op-ed on how generative AI is transforming higher education. He discussed AI's evolving role in academia and its implications for students, faculty, and institutions.
UF Health-Led Guidelines Call for Widespread Type 1 Diabetes Screening in Children
UF researcher led an international team of Type 1 diabetes experts who developed new treatment guidelines emphasizing wider screening for the disease among children and adolescents in the general population before symptoms arise.
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.
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.
