February 2013 Archive

UF/IFAS expert: Female mosquitoes become savvy about other-species suitors

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Talk about meeting Mr. Wrong.

Filed under Florida, Health, Research, Sciences on Thursday, February 28, 2013.

Campaign to enforce safety belt law starts Friday

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Police Department is joining other law enforcement agencies across the state in a “Click It or Ticket” campaign starting Friday through March 16.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Thursday, February 28, 2013.

New model could lead to improved treatment for early stage Alzheimer’s

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Researchers at the University of Florida and The Johns Hopkins University have developed a line of genetically altered mice that model the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease. This model may help scientists identify new therapies to provide relief to patients who are beginning to experience symptoms.

Filed under Health, Research on Thursday, February 28, 2013.

UF study on worldwide lice DNA may lead to better treatment methods

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida study on louse evolution shows the parasite’s genetic structure differs based on geographic region, information essential for developing more effective insecticides.

Filed under Health, Research, Sciences on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.

Chick Corea, Béla Fleck collaboration highlights UFPA’s March events

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Performing Arts will present 13 performances in March, highlighted by a Chick Corea and Béla Fleck collaboration on March 20 and a free film screening of “The Last Flight of Petr Ginz” on March 28.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.

Symposium explores evolving roles of women in America

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Professor Stephanie Coontz will visit the University of Florida March 13 for a symposium titled “The Feminine Mystique at 50,” focusing on her groundbreaking research into the history of family policy and women’s activism in America.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.

Marine compound discovery shows promise of improved drug treatment for COPD patients

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Pharmacy researchers at the University of Florida have isolated a new marine compound they believe may lead to improved drug therapies for pulmonary diseases by inhibiting their progression rather than managing their symptoms.

Filed under Health, Research on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.

Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel to speak at UF March 12

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The ACCENT Speaker’s Bureau and Jewish Awareness Month at the University of Florida will bring Nobel Prize winner and writer Elie Wiesel to campus on March 12.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

RTS to reduce service during spring break

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Regional Transit System will reduce service on certain bus routes between Saturday and March 10 because of the spring break at the University of Florida and Santa Fe College.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

Florida’s consumer confidence drops one point as sequestration looms

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The delayed effect of the expiring payroll tax cut prompted Florida’s consumer confidence to drop one point in February to 74, according to a monthly University of Florida survey.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.