UF-Led Research Reveals Tomato Disease Spreading Rapidly Across Continents
Researchers at the University of Florida, with support from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, have uncovered how rapidly a harmful bacterial disease is spreading through tomato crops worldwide.
Why Listeria, a Less-Common Foodborne Pathogen, Is So Deadly
UF researcher Frederick Southwick highlights how Listeria, a resilient foodborne pathogen capable of surviving refrigeration and evading immune defenses, poses severe risks to immunocompromised individuals and pregnant people.
New UF Study Shows How Bile Acids in Breast Milk Affect Newborn Gut Health
A UF researcher has compiled the first-ever study that identifies the role of breast milk bile acids to help lessen the incidence of the deadly norovirus in infants, which claims the lives of at least 50,000 children every year.
UV System Means ‘Lights Out’ for Strawberry Pathogen
A new study led by UF/IFAS researcher shows that UV light kills powdery mildew, a disease that can significantly damage strawberries.
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UF researchers join the worldwide response to ebola
