Category: UF News

UF researchers identify IDD study priorities as part of national work group

The work group recommended a research agenda addressing gaps in health outcomes for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD.

Stand Up & Holler! It’s Gator Nation Giving Day

Today, Gators from every corner of the globe are rallying to support the University of Florida as it tackles grand challenges and shapes a brighter future for our state, nation and world.

Mental health effects of AI-driven job insecurity

Two UF researchers have developed a new clinical model that aims to help health care providers recognize and treat symptoms of AI stress and disruption

UF research fights crimes against cats

UF’s Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory identifies causes of death in free-roaming cats and investigates animal cruelty.

Scientists trace ancient bird flight paths using modern plant diversity

The study builds on decades of research, most notably that of UF botanist Walter Judd, who passed away earlier this year.

Brain training lowers dementia risk

Beginning in the late 1990s, nearly 3,000 older adults received brain training as part of a study to evaluate its effect on thinking and memory.

These couples have major chemistry — Meet the marrieds from CHE.

Raise your beaker in a Valentine’s Day toast and say, “Awww.” There are sweet love stories afoot in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Out of nearly 30 faculty members, there are three married couples, and two others have spouses who work elsewhere at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.

So what gives? Something in the lab water? Pheromones brewing in the beakers? Read on to find out.

Meet the UF Croc Docs

These women capture alligators, track invasive pythons and stop the spread of destructive species, protecting some of Florida’s most fragile ecosystems.

UF, City of Gainesville partnership strengthens early literacy for local children

A partnership between the University of Florida Literacy Institute and the City of Gainesville is strengthening early literacy for local children.

UF faculty help shape strategy for human exploration of Mars

Two UF faculty members with the Astraeus Space Institute played key leadership roles in a major report intended to guide U.S. science priorities for future human missions to Mars.