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Scientists: New technique identifies molecular ‘biomarkers’ for disease

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida chemists are the first to use a new tool to identify the molecular signatures of serious diseases — without any previous knowledge of what these microscopic signatures or “biomarkers” should look like.

Filed under Research, Health, Sciences on Monday, March 31, 2008.

UF family finance expert gives top 10 ‘What Not to Do’ list for taxpayers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tax season is one of the most stressful times of the year. And a University of Florida expert cautions against making common mistakes that can complicate matters as we go about accounting for our income with the federal government.

Filed under Research, Business on Monday, March 31, 2008.

Economy slows Florida population growth to lowest level in 30 years

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The bursting of Florida’s housing bubble and overall economy has also let the air out of the state’s famed population growth, which has shrunk to its lowest levels in three decades, according to the latest projections from the University of Florida.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Thursday, March 27, 2008.

UF math professor wins Norway’s prestigious Abel Prize

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida math professor has won the world’s most prestigious award in mathematics, it was announced Thursday morning.

Filed under Research on Thursday, March 27, 2008.

UF research shows termite damage cuts insulation values by nearly 75 percent

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Termites aren’t just out to eat the wood in your home. A new University of Florida study shows the voracious insects like to feast on your home’s insulation, too — making it nearly 75 percent less effective.

Filed under Research, Environment on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Housing and credit crisis sink Florida consumer confidence five points

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence fell five points to 68 in March, reflecting growing pessimism about the national economy in the midst of the housing and credit crisis, a new University of Florida study reports.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Tuesday, March 25, 2008.

AAA and UF recommend vehicle features for senior drivers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thicker steering wheels, wide-angle mirrors, larger dashboard controls and six-way adjustable seats are features seniors should consider when choosing a vehicle.

Filed under Research, Health, Aging on Friday, March 21, 2008.

UF researchers on the watch for nice weather — and the diseases it could bring

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Calling it a silver lining may be a stretch, but the storm clouds wrought by the devastating 2004 hurricane season did bring the Sunshine State at least one ray of relief.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.

Mortgage meltdown dampens state’s commercial real estate outlook

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Fallout from the subprime meltdown is now spreading from the residential to commercial real estate sectors, but the outlook for Florida remains stable because of the fundamentals of good climate and in-migration, according to the latest University of Florida survey.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Tuesday, March 18, 2008.

Curbing teen drinking difficult in urban areas

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Keeping middle schoolers from alcohol is a tougher task in the inner city than in rural areas, even for experts armed with the best prevention programs, a new University of Florida study shows.

Filed under Research, Health, Family on Monday, March 17, 2008.