Video Archive

RSS

Snake Venom

Propofol hit Hollywood headlines in the Michael Jackson case and now it’s making news in the reptile world. University of Florida researchers have developed a more effective way to collect snake venom; they inject the anesthetic and administer nerve stimulation.

Filed under Video on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.

Zinc Immunity

Before you put down that hamburger, remember that red meat’s a good source of zinc. University of Florida researchers have discovered a key to zinc’s well-known immune-boosting power.

Filed under Video on Monday, August 31, 2009.

SEC Academic Network

The University of Florida is joining with 11 other Southeastern Conference institutions to launch the SEC Academic Network, a website designed to promote academic endeavors of SEC universities, using ESPN360.com technology.

Filed under Video on Wednesday, August 19, 2009.

Blind Gene Therapy

A light at the end of the tunnel may soon appear for those suffering a form of genetic blindness. University of Florida researchers have discovered that retinal gene therapy can improve the eyesight of people born with a gene defect that robs them of their vision.

Filed under Video on Wednesday, August 12, 2009.

Kid Fiber

Including more fiber in your diet may do more than promote regularity. A University of Florida study shows fiber has a lot of other health benefits, especially for children.

Filed under Video on Wednesday, August 5, 2009.

Rude Work

Witnessing rude behavior at work may do more than offend, it can negatively affect how you think and act.

Filed under Video on Wednesday, July 29, 2009.

Adolescents Matter

Adolescence can prove stressful for both kids and parents. Now a University of Florida study suggests that letting adolescents know they matter could cut a lot of anxiety.

Filed under Video on Thursday, July 23, 2009.

Health Award Announcement

The University of Florida’s won a competitive and very lucrative grant meant to speed the transformation of scientific discoveries into medical advances for patients. UF officials announced the receipt of the nearly twenty-six million dollar grant at a July 14th news conference.

Filed under Video on Tuesday, July 14, 2009.

World’s Largest Telescope

The world’s largest telescope, with a lens thirty-four feet in diameter, is about to give astronomers the best view of the universe they’ve ever had. The University of Florida owns a share of the Gran Telescopio Canarias or GTC, located in the Canary Islands.

Filed under Video on Monday, July 13, 2009.

Bed Bugs

Hotels and dormitories having trouble with bed bugs may just have to turn up the heat. University of Florida researchers have found a way to kill bed bugs that doesn’t involve any pesticides; it just works like a convection oven.

Filed under Video on Tuesday, July 7, 2009.