July 2003 Archive

Leading genetics explorer Kenneth Berns to direct UF Genetics Institute

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dr. Kenneth Berns of New York City, known for pivotal genetics discoveries and the development of gene-transport molecules for use in gene therapy, has accepted an appointment as director of the campuswide University of Florida Genetics Institute.

Filed under Appointments on Friday, July 11, 2003.

Dodging Elephants, Scorpions, Mudslides…UF Researcher Tracks Tigers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Of the estimated 7,000 tigers left in the world, scientists know the least about the roughly 2,000 thought to remain in Southeast Asia.

Filed under Research on Thursday, July 10, 2003.

From Balls To Boards: Teens Increasingly Choosing "Action" Sports

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — America’s favorite pastime faces some major-league hurdles if marketers don’t learn how to do a better job of plugging into youth culture, says a University of Florida researcher.

Filed under Research on Wednesday, July 2, 2003.