GAINESVILLE, Fla.—The nation’s blood supply is a precious commodity. But the gift of life is in limited stock, and what exists comes at a price — millions of dollars in annual health-care costs. Patients themselves may pay a physical fee, as repeated transfusions increase their risk of infection or allergic reactions.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Grape growers battling a disease that causes millions of dollars in losses each year — and also prevents the cultivation of popular grape varieties in the Southeast — may soon be able to turn to genetically modified plants that resist the disease.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Windows that change from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button — and greeting cards that display flashing messages — may not be far in the future, thanks to research at a University of Florida chemistry lab.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A lesson in the importance of customer service could help the construction industry better satisfy the demands of increasingly savvy customers, according to a new University of Florida study.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Whether you’ve dreaded the bite of the dentist’s drill, the viselike contractions of childbirth or the crushing pressure of a heart attack, one thing’s certain: Pain is commonly feared yet in many ways poorly understood.