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Individual gene changes in complex structure traced, proving Darwin theory

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The protein that gave the Incredible Hulk his distinctive green hue has provided University of Florida researchers the tool they needed to demonstrate for the first time in nature an evolutionary theory that even its originator, Charles Darwin, found troubling.

Filed under Research, Health on Thursday, September 2, 2004.

Scientists: burrowing owls use dung to “fish” for beetles

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An old adage says you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. But the burrowing owl has come up with another alternative: manure.

Filed under Research, Environment on Wednesday, September 1, 2004.

UF audiologists sound alarm for awareness of motorcycle noise risk

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When the band Steppenwolf sang of heavy metal thunder in “Born to be Wild,” their classic ode to the freewheeling biker lifestyle, they equated rocking out to the new electric music of their time with the ear-pounding experience of riding a motorcycle. The notion that loud music can damage hearing is common knowledge, but the noise produced by motorcycles can pose similar risk to riders, University of Florida hearing experts caution.

Filed under Research, Health on Wednesday, September 1, 2004.