Nov 05 — Researcher: ‘Optical biopsy’ for breast cancer increasingly accurate
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Most biopsies following mammograms reveal benign abnormalities, not cancer.
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ArchivesNov 04 — Termites’ gut reactions show how to improve renewable fuel, UF researchers say
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Termite damage costs the U.S. more than $1 billion each year, but that same destructive power might help solve one of the nation’s most pressing economic quandaries: sustainable fuel production.
Nov 03 — Uncertainty about jobs holds back real estate resurgence, UF study shows
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With the state’s high jobless rate, Florida’s real estate outlook is plagued by the most dangerous condition to delay an economic recovery: uncertainty, according to the latest University of Florida survey.
Oct 29 — UF research examines how common pesticide mixes may affect bee die-offs
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Since reports of widespread bee die-offs began to surface in October 2006, researchers have investigated possible reasons ranging from hive-infecting mites to cell phone-tower radiation. They have yet to pinpoint the cause of colony collapse disorder — most likely, because there isn’t just one, say University of Florida researchers.
Oct 28 — Program puts kids in driver seat with traffic and bike safety education
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “Driver’s Ed” for kids could be another name for a statewide program administered by the University of Florida that is designed to reduce the number and severity of injuries and deaths to children from bicycle and traffic crashes.
