Joe Larkin didn’t always dream of being a microbiologist, unlocking secrets in our smallest cells. His journey took him from being an inquisitive child to a pioneering researcher at the University of Florida – a testament to the transformative ... READ MORE
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Picture a horse running across an open field, the wind blowing his mane, his hooves stamping into the grassy knoll, eyes on the horizon. Now picture that horse’s vision slowly spotting and fading, the horizon blurring, until ultimately, ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
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
VERO BEACH, Fla. – For decades, females have been at the forefront of careers in science, technology and mathematics (STEM). They generate scientific breakthroughs and inspire innovation in a variety of careers across the globe. For ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchNutrient runoff within the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) is a highly charged concern among farmers, environmental stewards, and scientists that has served as a topic of debate for years. The latest study conducted by researchers at ... READ MORE
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People often take or eat probiotics to help regulate their digestive health, but what happens when we send probiotics to space for three years? UF/IFAS researchers hope to find out. NASA is planning several Mars missions that would require ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchStaph is commonly found in the nose and on skin, but after long durations in space, may be a risk factor for serious infection Astronauts must remain healthy throughout space missions. But when the missions lengthen, more factors can make ... READ MORE
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By RUTH BORGER LAKE ALFRED, Fla. --- University of Florida researchers hope to discover new methods to help citrus growers fight the deadly citrus greening (or Huanglongbing) disease with cost effective, long-term sustainable treatments with ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASThe NASA Biological and Physical Sciences Division’s Space Biology Program recently announced 18 grants that will advance our understanding of how living systems respond to life in space. Three of those grants were awarded to UF/IFAS faculty ... READ MORE
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MERRIT ISLAND, Fla. – The Hawaiian bobtail squid is a glowing example of aquatic symbiosis. It stands out as a unique cephalopod that lives with a light organ run by a luminescent bacterium, or microbes. The bacterium allows the squid to ... READ MORE
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