Category: UF/IFAS

Sargassum Summer: Florida’s 2026 Record Sargassum Bloom Is More Than a Beach Problem

by Dana Saunders
August 10, 2026

Quick Facts What it is: Sargassum is a free-floating brown seaweed that drifts across the open ocean. Where it comes from: The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, a massive accumulation of floating algae stretching from West Africa to the Gulf ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Sargassum Bloom, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

Looking for the Parasite’s Weakest Link: How UF Ph.D. Candidate Javier Rosero Is Advancing Research Against a Deadly Tropical Disease

by Dana Saunders
July 28, 2026

For decades, one of the deadliest parasites on Earth kept a secret. Once it infects human cells, it creates a protective layer that separates and protects it from the defense mechanisms of the host cell. This protective membrane, known as the ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research

Is a Master’s Degree in Microbiology Worth It? Why Now May Be the Best Time to Invest in Your Future

by Dana Saunders
July 23, 2026

Great graduate programs don't just prepare you for your next job. They prepare you for what's next. For decades, earning a graduate degree followed a familiar path: build experience, return to school, earn another credential and advance your ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS,
Tags: Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Microbiology And Cell Science, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

Cyclospora cayetanensis: The Microscopic Mystery Scientists Still Can’t Solve

by Dana Saunders
July 14, 2026

Quick Facts Organism: Cyclospora cayetanensis.Type: Single-celled parasite.Causes: Cyclosporiasis.Common source: Contaminated fresh produce or water.Why scientists study it: It cannot yet be reliably cultured in a laboratory, making it one ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS,

The Microbiology of Microgreens: Unearthing the Nutrition, Benefits and Science

by Dana Saunders
June 24, 2026

Quick answer Microgreens are young vegetable greens harvested shortly after germination when nutrient density and phytochemical production are especially high. Research has shown some microgreens contain significantly higher concentrations ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Microbiology And Cell Science, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

Microbiology and Cell Science Students Visit Washington, D.C. in Inaugural ‘Study America’ Trip

by Dana Saunders
May 28, 2026

The inaugural Study America trip included 13 graduate students from both UF’s Department of Microbiology and Cell Science along with participants from the College of Pharmacy. The experience was open to master’s and doctoral students. ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Tags: Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Microbiology And Cell Science, University Of Florida

What Can You Do With a Microbiology Degree? Career Paths, Salary Potential and Why the Future of Science Still Needs People

by Dana Saunders
April 29, 2026

Quick Answer A microbiology degree prepares graduates for careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, public health, clinical laboratories, agriculture, food safety, environmental science, government, research, education and emerging fields ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Tags: Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Microbiology And Cell Science, University Of Florida

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, 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

Gut bacteria could unlock prevention of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s disease, UF/IFAS study suggests

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
September 12, 2024

Can “good” gut bacteria protect against neurodegenerative diseases? That’s what researchers at UF/IFAS want to know. Their study, published in iScience on Tuesday, suggests that specific “good” gut bacteria could contribute to ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research

UF and Swedish researchers connect childhood microbiome with development of autism, ADHD

by Megan Winslow
April 3, 2024

A first-of-its-kind study has identified bacteria in the contents of children’s microbiomes that are believed to contribute to the development of neurodevelopmental disorders – years before the children are diagnosed with the disorders. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS
Tags: ABIS, ADHD, All Babies In Southeast Sweden, Angelica Ahrens, Autism, Cell, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Early Child Development, Eric Triplett, Gut Microbiome, Intellectual Disability, Linköping University, Megan Winslow, Microbiology, Microbiome, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Örebo University, Smoking, Speech Disorders, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

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