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New UF Study Ranks States’ Access To Sex Offender Information

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Arguments scheduled Wednesday before the U.S. Supreme Court in cases that challenge how Alaska and Connecticut post sex offender information on the Internet might eventually determine public access to similar information in most states, according to new findings compiled by University of Florida researchers.

Filed under Research on Tuesday, November 12, 2002.

Artificial Amniotic Fluid Aimed At Aiding Digestion In Tiniest Newborns

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Researchers report the first premature babies to receive an experimental artificial amniotic fluid patented by University of Florida scientists appear to tolerate the solution, which was given orally in hopes it will help the infants’ digestive system develop properly so they can eventually handle regular feedings.

Filed under Research on Tuesday, November 12, 2002.

UF Gets $3 Million Gift To Create Institute For Biodiversity, Environment

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF has received a $3 million gift aimed at making it an international leader in the study of biodiversity and the environment, a field that will play an increasingly important role in agriculture and other areas as Earth becomes more crowded and people continue to deplete its natural resources.

Filed under Awards & Honors, Health, Research on Thursday, November 7, 2002.

UF Study: Adolescent Girls Who Set Goals Too High May Risk Anorexia

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Perfectionism puts adolescent girls with unhealthy eating habits at risk for becoming anorexic and the body imperfections that go along with it as they grow older, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research on Thursday, November 7, 2002.