Wisdom Tied To Life Satisfaction In Old Age, Says UF Researcher
GAINESVILLE — A wise outlook on life is more important to the elderly than the comforts of health, money or good housing, says a University of Florida researcher.
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Health Concerns Cause Consumers To Pass Up Only An Occasional Serving Of Beef, UF Researcher Finds
GAINESVILLE—Consumers are not as worried as they used to be about fat and cholesterol in beef and other products but they are concerned enough to pass up an occasional serving, research by a University of Florida professor shows.
Gainesville Man Is Florida’s First Cystic Fibrosis Patient To Receive Gene Therapy
GAINESVILLE—A 34-year-old Gainesville man was in good condition today (7/24) after becoming the first patient in Florida to undergo gene therapy to combat cystic fibrosis, the most prevalent lethal hereditary disease in America.
Florida Researchers Develop “Tick Licker” To Help Fight Disease
GAINESVILLE— University of Florida scientists have designed a device destined to tick off a pest that has long menaced man and deer alike.
Florida Researchers Discover Gene For Fatal Childhood Disease
GAINESVILLE—University of Florida researchers have identified the gene that causes a rare, fatal childhood disease, according to a report published in Today’s issue (7/18) of the journal Nature.
Proper Handling, Storage Can Keep Salads Safe, UF Researcher Says
GAINESVILLE—Vegetable salads served in supermarkets and restaurants generally are safe, although mishandling sometimes leads to contamination with bacteria, according to a study by a University of Florida food safety researcher.
UF Researchers Identify Gene Flaw Linked To Disfiguring Tumors
GAINESVILLE—By tackling one of the most difficult genes to analyze, researchers have pinpointed a genetic flaw involved in the development of skin tumors associated with a disfiguring disease of the nervous system.