August 2003 Archive

Legal Hallucinogen A Dangerous "Roll Of The Dice," Warns UF Expert

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A Mexican plant hawked on the Internet as a legal alternative to marijuana and Ecstasy is actually an extremely potent hallucinogen that could be a nightmare for unwary users, warns a University of Florida expert.

Filed under Research on Tuesday, August 12, 2003.

UF Doctors Diagnose Extreme Internet Use

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF psychiatrists have published guidelines to help doctors determine when Web use is too extreme to be healthy, an important step in determining whether Internet addiction should be classified as a new psychiatric disorder.

Filed under Research on Tuesday, August 5, 2003.

UF Researchers: Fire May Help Combat Fatal Dogwood Epidemic

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There may be hope for that embattled Southern icon, the dogwood tree, say University of Florida researchers.

Filed under Research on Monday, August 4, 2003.

UF Scientist Proposes Phased Deregulation Of Biotech Crops

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Opposition to biotech crops and foods is based on politics and ideology rather than science, says a University of Florida researcher who believes the regulatory requirements for plant biotechnology should be lifted.

Filed under Research on Friday, August 1, 2003.