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Scientists reveal novel therapeutic approach to combat pathogens like salmonella

by Megan Winslow
March 11, 2026

The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a growing global health threat that is prompting research into alternative methods of fighting infection. University of Florida scientists exploring host-directed therapies, an increasingly common ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Acinetobacter, American Society For Microbiology, Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria, Antibiotics, Archive, AZ-1, Bacteria, Cell, Daniel Czyz, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Enzyme, ESKAPE Pathogens, Foodborne Illness, IFAS, Illness, Infection, Inflammation, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Klebsiella, Mariola Ferraro, MBio, Megan Winslow, Microbiology, Pathogen, Protein, Pseudomonas, Research, Salmonella, Sick, Ubiquitin-Proteasome System, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, UPS, White Blood Cell
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Scientists reveal novel therapeutic approach to combat pathogens like salmonella

by Megan Winslow
September 3, 2025

The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a growing global health threat that is prompting research into alternative methods of fighting infection. University of Florida scientists exploring host-directed therapies, an increasingly common ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Acinetobacter, American Society For Microbiology, Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria, Antibiotics, AZ-1, Bacteria, Cell, Daniel Czyz, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Enzyme, ESKAPE Pathogens, Foodborne Illness, IFAS, Illness, Infection, Inflammation, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Klebsiella, Mariola Ferraro, MBio, Megan Winslow, Microbiology, Pathogen, Protein, Pseudomonas, Research, Salmonella, Sick, Ubiquitin-Proteasome System, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, UPS, White Blood Cell

Breastfeeding provides health benefits to both babies and their mothers, according to new UF/IFAS guides

by Megan Winslow
May 8, 2025

Both the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that infants exclusively breastfeed during their first six months of life, but only 24.9% in the United States do, according to Centers for Disease Control and ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Tags: American Academy Of Pediatrics, Baby, BRCA1, Breast Milk, Breastfeeding, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, Diana Taft, Donate, Donation, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Formula, FSHN, Galactagogues, Health, Healthy, IFAS, Immunity, Infant, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Mother, Motherhood, Nursing, Nutrition, Pathogen, Pediatric, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Research, Sick, SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, World Health Organization

Cut the Risk From Your Cutting Boards

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
February 1, 2022

The use of cutting boards during meal prep is a common practice when engaging in culinary techniques like cutting, slicing, dicing, and chopping. Cutting board options nowadays range from wood to nonporous surfaces such as plastic, glass, marble, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Campylobacter, Chill, Chopping, Clean, Cleaning, Cook, Cross-contamination, Cut The Risk From Your Cutting Board, Cutting, Cutting Board, Dicing, Food And Illness, Food Safety; Cutting Boards, Food Scientists, Food Vehicle, Foodborne Illness, Harmful Bacteria, Meal Prep, Prevent Cross Contamination, Salmonella, Sanitizing, Separate, Sick, Slicing

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