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UF Survey: Florida Consumer Confidence Hits Lowest Point In 20 Months

Published: December 28 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — After remaining steady for three months in a row, Florida’s consumer confidence tumbled four points in December, possibly because of older residents’ anxiety over presidential discussions about overhauling Social Security, University of Florida economists report.

Peanuts Rival Fruit As Source Of Health-Promoting Antioxidants, UF Researchers Say

Published: December 21 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Peanuts are often thought of as high-fat foods, but party goers can feel a little better about reaching for the roasted nuts at holiday gatherings this season.

UF Researchers: New Fetal Heart Monitor Could Give Better Health Picture During Labor

Published: December 20 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Anyone who’s tried to tune in a distant radio station knows how multiple signals can overlap and muddle each other.

New desalination technology taps waste heat from power plants

Published: December 16 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Desalination is often touted as one solution to the world’s water woes, but current desalination plants tend to hog energy.

UF Receives Record $475.2 Million In Research Grants In 2003-04

Published: December 16 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida received a record $475.2 million in research funding during fiscal year 2003-04, due in part to a $32 million increase in state funding.

UF study: Bigfoot myth persists because it depicts humans’ wild side

Published: December 15 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There’s plenty to debunk about the Bigfoot myth, but people may not listen because they have a love-hate relationship with the gigantic hairy monster, says a University of Florida researcher.

More Than 2,000 Gator Graduates Expected To Participate In Ceremonies

Published: December 15 2004

GAINESVILLE — Nearly 3,400 Gators will receive diplomas from the University of Florida during commencement ceremonies Saturday at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

UF study: Bigfoot myth persists because it depicts humans' wild side

Published: December 15 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There's plenty to debunk about the Bigfoot myth, but people may not listen because they have a love-hate relationship with the gigantic hairy monster, says a University of Florida researcher.

Home For The Holidays? Tips For Preserving The Ties That Bind

Published: December 13 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Family conflicts can be exacerbated under the stress of the holiday season, particularly on the heels of a divisive presidential election, but a University of Florida expert offers suggestions for setting aside differences and letting love rule during the holidays.

Biotech Centers Need Infusion Of State Dollars

Published: December 12 2004

Florida has made progress in its bid to become a more prominent player on the biotechnology scene, but California’s passage last month of an initiative to pump $3 billion into embryonic stem cell research has raised the stakes considerably.

Kids with diabetes and other endocrine disorders face more bullying than others, UF study finds

Published: December 8 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Children with endocrine disorders such as type 1 diabetes or short stature deal with unique challenges in life, not the least of which is an increased risk of being teased, snubbed or even attacked by school classmates, University of Florida researchers report in an article published online today in The Journal of Pediatrics.

$1 Million Gift Leads To $4 Million AIDS Research Position At UF

Published: December 8 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A $1 million gift to fund AIDS research in the University of Florida’s department of pathology triggered $3 million more to create a $4 million endowed research "superchair." The gift will count toward UF’s $150 million Faculty Challenge fund-raising initiative.

High protein levels associated with remission and survival in patients with blood-borne cancers

Published: December 6 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Call it the immune system’s version of urban combat.

Researcher: priceline could allow repeat bidding, still profit

Published: December 6 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In an auction, if a bid for an item falls short, a would-be customer can try again by raising the bid.

Employees Bring Bad Moods Home, But They Disappear By Morning

Published: December 2 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A good night’s sleep may be the remedy for a bad day at work, suggests a new University of Florida study on the unexplored relationship between job satisfaction and the shifting moods of employees.

UF Expert: Reverse Mortgages Can Hurt Elderly, City Economies

Published: December 8 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The explosive growth of reverse mortgages can backfire for both elderly homeowners and the nation’s cities, says a University of Florida researcher.

Are Christian ethics dead in America?

Published: December 5 2004

This article was published in the Chicago Tribune Dec. 5. By: Bron Taylor Bron Taylor is a professor of religion and an expert on Christian ethics at the University of Florida. The lead article in the most recent issue of the journal Christian Ethics asks, “Can Christian Ethics Be Saved?” If its fate lies in the hands of those conservative Christians who labored so effectively to re-elect President Bush, then the answer is a resounding, “No.”

Genes reveal new subspecies of tiger

Published: December 7 2004

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An international group of researchers has found a new subspecies of tiger — and they did it by delving into DNA rather than plunging into the jungle.