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Genetic testing still smart choice, despite uncertainties

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Screening embryos for genetic diseases during in vitro fertilization offers couples the best chance for a healthy child, but a genetic glitch could potentially cause doctors to misdiagnose a small fraction of them, University of Florida researchers say.

Filed under Research, Health on Monday, December 19, 2005.

UF Alzheimer’s Web site provides information, support for caregivers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Providing full-time care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be stressful for caregivers and patients alike, but an online project through the University of Florida’s Telehealth program helps caregivers overcome some of those challenges.

Filed under Research, Health, Family, Aging on Friday, December 16, 2005.

Study: Unrealistic HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns largely ineffective

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Fear of HIV infection is not enough to get everyone to practice safe sex, according to a University of Florida research team’s comprehensive study of AIDS prevention strategies.

Filed under Research, Health on Thursday, December 15, 2005.

Cells can live without molecules once considered essential

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Leave it to the bacteria that cause tooth decay to be able to live without something all cells were thought to require.

Filed under Research, Health on Tuesday, December 13, 2005.

Scientists find sugar may have a sour side

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Suddenly sugar isn’t looking so sweet.

Filed under Research, Health on Tuesday, December 6, 2005.

MicroRNA may have fail-safe role in limb development

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A tiny strand of molecules plays a role in how our arms and legs develop and grow — a finding that sheds light on perplexing bits of material once dismissed as genetic “junk,” say scientists at the University of Florida and Harvard University.

Filed under Research, Health on Thursday, December 1, 2005.