University of Florida News

GAINESVILLE — Missy, a cat who only weeks ago was dying of kidney failure, returned home to Winter Springs today after a successful kidney transplant at the University of Florida Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A gas commonly found in smog and cigarette smoke actually helps premature babies by opening blood vessels in their underdeveloped lungs, causing blood oxygen levels to rise, University of Florida researchers report.

GAINESVILLE — A mysterious infectious disease is killing captive alligators and may threaten their estimated 1.5 million counterparts in the wild, says a University of Florida biologist.

GAINESVILLE — University of Florida forensic anthropologist William Maples, internationally known for his work with identification and analysis of human remains, died today at his home. He was 59.

GAINESVILLE — Ever been hypnotized to battle a smoking habit? Visited a massage therapist to relieve back pain? Brewed a home remedy to ward off the common cold?

GAINESVILLE — Jim Dodson is an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Florida and already his resume includes a live appearance on national television, an interview with CNN and an upcoming appearance on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien.”

GAINESVILLE — Florida consumer confidence in February hit another seven-year high, thanks to upbeat attitudes about the national economy among all age and income groups, say University of Florida economists.

GAINESVILLE — For University of Florida student Marie Knox, choosing a field of study was simple: She wanted to learn about bugs. Big bugs, little bugs, flying bugs, biting bugs, stinging bugs. You name the bug; she names the phylum, species and order.

GAINESVILLE — Recent Cuban immigrants are less likely than their predecessors of the 1950s and 60s to start businesses and become a boon to the local economy, said a University of Florida professor.

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Studies at the University of Florida Health Science Center may ultimately yield not only better drugs to suppress the urge to cough, but also treatments to improve it in victims of spinal injury.