Dog with rare sleeping disorder sent home after unique diagnosis at UF’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As an 8-week-old golden retriever puppy, Dreyfus would paddle his little paws while he slept.
February 2001 Archive
Florida Researchers Make Gains Toward Practical Semiconductor Switch
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — If you’ve ever lost a computer file when the power died, you know California isn’t the only state with an electricity problem.
Florida Study: Women Can Play Major Role In How Men View Fatherhood
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Women can play a major role in how men view their role in making babies and the responsibilities that come with it, a new University of Florida study shows.
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue — And Guess What, They Taste Good Too
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Adventurous souls looking for a unique way to express their love this Valentine’s Day might want to give the object of their affection a large bouquet of roses — as a side dish.
Rose petals can make a sweet and colorful addition to a romantic, candlelight dinner, according to a University of Florida […]
Filed under Research, Environment on Friday, February 9, 2001.
Toxic Toads As Pets? UF Experts Say No Way
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Like something from a low-budget horror movie, giant toxic marine toads have invaded South Florida. And while the exotic amphibians are available in pet stores, experts say there are far better — and safer — choices for companionship.
Filed under Research, Environment on Thursday, February 8, 2001.
UF Study Shows All-time High Number Of Shark Attacks Last Year
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The number of shark attacks in the world hit an all-time high in 2000, led by an upswing of incidents in the United States and Florida, a new University of Florida study shows.
UF Researchers Say Munch More Mangoes To Fight Cancer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida study indicates mangoes can be added to the arsenal of foods known to help fight cancer.
UF Researchers: Heat Kills Inoperable Liver Tumors Without Initiating Onslaught Of Harmful Hormones
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The hottest new weapon in the surgeon’s arsenal against liver cancer uses heat instead of cold, a shift that could put the freeze on what until now has been the standard therapy for inoperable tumors. What’s more, it’s easy, cheap and considerably less risky to perform than surgery or using cold to zap malignancies.
New Report Shows Univ. Of Florida’s Extensive Economic Impact On State
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Just days after the release of a proposed budget recommending decreased spending on universities, a new University of Florida report details a return on investment that would be the envy of any stockholder: For every $1 million the state spends on UF, the university generates an additional $4.65 million in funding from other sources.