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Snake Venom

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Propofol hit the headlines in the Michael Jackson case, now it’s making news in the reptile world. University of Florida researchers have developed a more effective way to collect snake venom using the anesthetic.

Filed under Audio on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.

Zinc Immunity

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Before you put down that hamburger, remember that red meat’s a good source of zinc. University of Florida researchers have discovered a key to zinc’s well-known immune-boosting power. Here’s UF nutrition researcher Robert Cousins.

Filed under Audio on Monday, August 31, 2009.

Machen & Meyer at the Civic Club

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With a new school year and a new football season about to kick off, UF President Bernie Machen and Gator Head Coach Urban Meyer headlined the annual Joint Civic Club Luncheon.

Filed under Audio on Wednesday, August 19, 2009.

Florida Shrinks

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For the first time since World War II, more people are leaving Florida than moving into the Sunshine State, but that exodus may not last long. Here’s UF researcher David Denslow.

Filed under Audio on Tuesday, August 18, 2009.

Blind Gene Therapy

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A light at the end of the tunnel may soon appear for those suffering a form of genetic blindness. Here’s UF researcher Dr. William Hauswirth.

Filed under Audio on Wednesday, August 12, 2009.

Florida Real Estate

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Florida real estate experts are starting to see a little more light at the end of the tunnel. Here’s UF researcher Tim Becker.

Filed under Audio on Tuesday, August 11, 2009.

July Consumer Confidence

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Florida consumers aren’t brimming with much confidence as we hit the middle of summer.

Filed under Audio on Tuesday, July 28, 2009.

World’s Largest Telescope

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The world’s largest telescope is about to give astronomers the best view of the universe they’ve ever had and the University of Florida owns a piece of it. Here’s UF astronomer Charles Telesco.

Filed under Audio on Monday, July 13, 2009.

New Healthy Tea

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Ages ago people brewed a beverage from the leaves of a yaupon holly tree. Researchers say this caffeine-filled drink could prove a tasty and healthy drink in modern times, too. Here’s UF ecologist, Matthew Palumbo.

Filed under Audio on Thursday, June 25, 2009.

OCD Kids

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Parents of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder could be unintentionally enabling their kids to become more fearful than they should be. Here’s University of Florida psychiatry researcher Lisa Merlo.

Filed under Audio on Wednesday, June 17, 2009.