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Mother’s Day roses could soon smell sweeter, thanks to UF research

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers may have good news for disappointed consumers who want to know why their Mother’s Day roses just don’t smell as good as they used to.

Filed under Research, Family, Gender, Agriculture on Thursday, May 11, 2006.

UF study: Female and minority experts most effective in HIV prevention

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Contrary to popular belief, experts are more effective than peers in successful HIV prevention campaigns, a University of Florida study found. However, the most effective resources are experts whose gender and ethnicity match the patients seeking guidance.

Filed under Research, Health, Family, Gender, Race, Black on Thursday, May 11, 2006.

Professor’s new book looks at where guys go — just to be guys

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — From strip clubs and golf courses to barber shops and garages, a University of Florida English professor has pulled back the curtain on the last oases of unfettered masculinity and written a new book aimed at explaining just what makes those places so attractive to the burlier sex.

Filed under Research, Family, Gender on Wednesday, April 26, 2006.

Study: Abortion-rights and anti-abortion groups share some values

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — People with strong views on abortion and other controversial issues tend to exaggerate differences of opinion they have with their opponents, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Politics, Gender on Wednesday, January 25, 2006.