Vic Keller Becomes New Optym CEO
UF startup Optym, a privately-held world leader in new-generation optimization software solutions, has appointed Dallas-based Vic Keller as chief executive officer. Ravi... Read More
UF Neurologist Explains in The Conversation Ozzy Osbourne’s Parkinson’s Disease
University of Florida neurologist, Dr. Michael Okun explains Ozzy Osbourne’s type of Parkinson’s disease, the condition and evolving treatments in The Conversation.... Read More
Walking Shark Are the Most Recently Evolved Shark on Earth
To some people, a walking shark may be their worst nightmare. Often imagining a 20-foot monster with razor-sharp teeth, they would be... Read More
Seeking a New Pest Solution, UF Scientists Study Fruit Fly’s Gut Bacteria
In the home, they seem to appear out of nowhere. A piece of fruit is placed on the kitchen counter, and suddenly... Read More
University of Florida Health Researchers Find “Switch” That Lets Common, Cancer-Causing Virus Replicate
Many viruses are master manipulators, hijacking cellular functions to propagate, spread and avoid elimination by their hosts’ immune system. Now, University of... Read More
UF Health Researchers on Team Studying Possible Viral Link With Type 1 Diabetes
A prolonged infection by a common virus might sometimes trigger the immune system attack on the pancreas that ultimately leads to Type... Read More
Robert Amdur, MD, Named Editor in Chief of Practical Radiation Oncology
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced that Robert Amdur, MD, will become the new Editor in Chief of Practical Radiation... Read More
US Biologic/Caes Report Field Trials of Orally Delivered Anti-Lyme Vaccine Targeting the Field Mouse
Florida homeowners have some relief from pests which makes it perfect to shop for a pest control service, according to University of... Read More
Mitchell Team Receives National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Grant
Dr. Gordon Mitchell, a professor in the UF Department of Physical Therapy, and his team were recently awarded another grant from the... Read More
Drone Images Detect Two Tomato Diseases With 99% Accuracy
New technology being developed by University of Florida scientists identifies two dangerous tomato diseases with 99 percent accuracy. This finding is critical... Read More
