April 2005 Archive

UF Study: Similar Species Can Show Different Rates Of Genetic Mutation

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Even closely related species may have different rates of natural genetic mutation, according to a new University of Florida study.

Filed under Research, Sciences on Wednesday, April 6, 2005.

Autistic Kids Benefit From Dads’ Involvement

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Make room for daddy, say University of Florida autism experts. Teaching fathers how to communicate and play with their autistic children pays dividends, for parents and kids alike.

Filed under Research, Health, Family on Wednesday, April 6, 2005.

New UF/IFAS study shows double-digit increases for most Florida farmland values

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The value of agricultural land continued to increase in all areas of the state last year, buoyed by a population boom and strong nonagricultural demand for land, according to a new University of Florida survey.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Monday, April 4, 2005.