Let’s explore the current industry outlook for careers in microbiology. Our Master of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science graduates of Spring 2023 were polled on their career plans following graduation. Given that the majority of our ... READ MORE
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Microbes are everywhere! They exist in us, on us and around us at all times in complex microscopic ecosystems called microbiomes. Microbiomes are a collection of bacteria, viruses, archaea and fungi that naturally live in community on and within ... READ MORE
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Microorganisms are the oldest and most essential life forms on Earth. Microbes exist everywhere, even in the most extreme environments, and without them, our planet wouldn't survive. Environmental microbiology is the study of microbial function, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASUniversity of Florida scientists will elevate their efforts to control citrus greening, with about $5 million in grants from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). NIFA, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, split funding ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASWith the world’s population predicted to hover around 9.8 billion by 2050, artificial intelligence could help feed people across the globe now and in the future. That makes artificial intelligence (AI) an ideal topic for the third annual Future ... READ MORE
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So you’re ready to embark on a new chapter in your career, and you’ve decided to pursue a master’s degree. Good choice - a master’s degree can accelerate you into many new opportunities, such as medical school, a higher-paying ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASGainesville, FL: University of Florida Assistant Professors Daniel Czyz and Melissa Jones received prestigious recognition as “Future Leaders in the field of host-microbe interactions” from Infection and Immunology, a respected American ... READ MORE
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University of Florida Associate Professor Mariola Ferraro was recognized by the American Society for Microbiology as a "Top Cited Author" of 2023 for her mini-review article with former doctoral researcher Austin Sheppe entitled, Roles of Eicosanoids ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research,Gainesville, FL: The Department of Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida is expanding its online Master of Science degree with the addition of a concentration in Microbiome in Health and Disease. With the recent advancement ... READ MORE
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My colleague calls them “Frankenfish.” Assistant Professor Tyler Square calls them mutant lines in model teleost species. The Department of Microbiology and Cell Science recently hired a developmental biologist, and his research is fascinating. Assistant ... READ MORE
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