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UF Physiologist Tells How To Beat The Heat

GAINESVILLE—With temperatures rising in the East and Midwest, the number of deaths attributed to excessive heat exposure is climbing also. But most tragedies can be avoided by taking a few precautions, a University of Florida physiologist says.

Filed under Health, Research on Friday, July 30, 1999.

Renowned DNA-Mapping Scientist To Join Growing UF Genetics Institute

GAINESVILLE — Combining computer technology with molecular biology — a union that may improve the study of disease development such as cancer — is the newest marriage of genetic sciences being forged by the University of Florida Genetics Institute.

Filed under Education, Florida, Health, Research, Sciences on Thursday, July 29, 1999.

UF Study Shows House Arrest Is No Easy Out For Criminal Offenders

GAINESVILLE — Contrary to public perception, home becomes a prison and the entire family is punished when criminal offenders are sentenced to house arrest, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Family, Florida, Gender, Health, Research on Monday, July 26, 1999.

Of Pins, Needles And Pets: UF Hires New Veterinary Acupuncturist

GAINESVILLE—When conventional drug therapy couldn’t help her arthritic collie, Pat Green tried one last option: the pins and needles of veterinary acupuncture.

Filed under Health, Research, Veterinary on Friday, July 2, 1999.