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Report identifies Top 10 Pathogen-Food Combinations that cause illness

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Researchers at the University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute have identified the Top 10 riskiest combinations of foods and disease-causing microorganisms, providing an important tool for food safety officials charged with protecting consumers from these costly and potentially life-threatening bugs.

Filed under Agriculture, Health, Research, Sciences on Thursday, April 28, 2011.

New pixel technology could pave way for next generation of consumer electronics

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The technology that makes your smart phone’s display screen fast, bright and lightweight could be coming to your television or laptop, thanks to a new type of light emitting transistor created by University of Florida researchers.

Filed under Engineering, Research, Sciences, Technology on Thursday, April 28, 2011.

UF researchers help pinpoint key events in ancient plant evolution

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Researchers from the University of Florida and six other institutions have unlocked some of the key foundations for the evolution of seed and flowering plants.

Filed under Research, Sciences on Sunday, April 10, 2011.