UF researchers repurpose a pesticide as an antibiotic to kill deadly bacteria
The discovery provides a new direction for targeting harmful bacteria without harming “good” bacteria that are beneficial to health.
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UF researchers discover iron plays key role in immune system health
The discovery suggests that iron deficiency may contribute to the development of IBD and other immunological disorders.
Genomics researcher named associate dean at the college
Dr. Janet Robishaw's appointment was effective Aug. 15.
A new CRISPR-based diagnostic test to detect tilapia lake virus
Dr. Kuttichantran Subramaniam and Ph.D. student Dorothea Megarani hope the test will help fish professionals detect the virus in the field or in laboratories with limited resources.
Faculty member leads team to create guidelines for equine allergic skin disease
The first-ever clinical consensus guidelines were created for an international group and published in Veterinary Dermatology.
Tick surveillance key to tracking emerging disease babesiosis
Dr. Jeff Gruntmeir, a veterinary parasitologist, analyzes ticks for disease-causing agents
UF study finds no difference in susceptibility to COVID-19 in Black and white ancestral origins
But some patients, whose genetic makeup gives them more protection, have a better chance of fending off infection from the virus.
Study: Mutations in Everglades virus portend possible new threat to large mammals
Researchers say this is the first report that shows in detail the evolution of EVEV in South Florida.
Antibiotic resistance and biofilm development: UF researchers examine the relationship
One of the main causes of the increase in antibiotic resistance is the ability of bacteria to build biofilms.
UF researchers discover new viruses in invasive pythons in Florida
The team led by Dr. Robert Ossiboff was the first to characterize serpentovirus in wild free-ranging pythons or in any free-ranging North American reptile.
