University of Florida News

University of Florida officials have unveiled plans for Innovation Square, a large scale research park that will aid in the development of high-tech companies.

People suffering from what’s called “dysphagia” have difficulty swallowing and may experience pain while eating or drinking. Patients with Parkinson’s disease often have dysphagia and now a new University of Florida study shows they can improve their swallowing with training.

An active ingredient found in some toothpaste, soaps, and even mouthwash can apparently disrupt a vital enzyme in pregnancy. Now a new University of Florida study shows the ingredient known as triclosan can interfere with estrogen metabolism in women.

Many adults wonder whether young people have a clue what to do with their lives and whether they’ll find a “calling.” Now a new University of Florida study shows freshmen college students are more focused than you think.

The military uses small, unmanned airplanes for surveillance. Now, scientists are using them to track birds in their nests and other wild plant and animal life.

Combat veterans know some scars just don’t heal. Now a new University of Florida study of World War Two vets shows that some men exposed to heavy combat at a young age felt symptoms of anxiety and depression well into their eighties.

Roughly twelve million people each year face the difficult diagnosis of cancer. Now University of Florida researchers have discovered a natural compound called largazole, found in the waters off the Florida Keys. Largazole has already shown promising results fighting colon cancer cells.

It turns out aging does increase the risk of disease, at least in tomatoes. A new University of Florida study shows the specific variety of tomato matters along with the fruit’s ripeness. Green tomatoes resist salmonella much more than ripe red ones.

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Many people take drugs called “statins” to significantly lower their cholesterol, reducing their chances of suffering from this deadly disease. Now a new University of Florida study shows statins play another key role in preventing heart attacks.

The state of Florida used to welcome thousands of new residents a day, but new estimates by University of Florida researchers suggest the state will see the smallest increase in population since the 1940s.