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UF Researchers Perform First Nerve Tissue Transplant To Treat Man With Spinal Injury

GAINESVILLE—University of Florida researchers on Friday performed the nation’s first nerve tissue transplant on a paralyzed man to slow the progression of spinal cord damage.

Filed under Research, Health on Friday, July 11, 1997.

UF Professor: Extreme Heat Poses Threat To Midday Exercisers

GAINESVILLE — A temperature of 90 degrees. Humidity at 85 percent. Heat index of 117 degrees and a UV index of 9.

Filed under Research, Health, Florida on Tuesday, July 8, 1997.

Get Back To Nature To Chase Fireflies, UF Expert Says

GAINESVILLE—If you want to know where all the fireflies have gone, the world’s leading authority on them has some advice: Look for them.

Filed under Research, Environment, Family, Florida on Thursday, July 3, 1997.

American Movie Makers Still Afraid Of Slavery, Says UF Researcher

GAINESVILLE —Modern American movies need to feature more accurate portrayals of slavery so the country can deal with the past and move on, says a University of Florida researcher studying images of slavery in film.

Filed under Research, Arts, Family, Race on Wednesday, July 2, 1997.

Horse Breaks Track Record After Recuperating From Respiratory Disease

GAINESVILLE—A 3-year-old Thoroughbred colt, diagnosed with chronic lung disease last August at the University of Florida, now breathes the sweet smell of victory after breaking a track record and winning more than $44,000 in races this year.

Filed under Research, Veterinary on Tuesday, July 1, 1997.