Project focuses on effect of environmental chemicals on thyroid hormonal system
Environmental chemical exposures can disrupt hormones in the body, causing adverse health outcomes.
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UF team leads clinical trial testing novel treatment of canine atopic dermatitis
Results showed a significant and rapid decrease in the clinical signs associated with AD after use of the spray with no effects cutaneous microbiota.
Study looks at impact of sample storage technique on equine fecal microbiota
The new study investigates the hypothesis that sample storage technique may impact fecal bacterial microbiota composition —the collective community of bacteria present in feces.
Faculty member receives federal food safety grant
Dr. Subhashinie Kariyawasam has received a three-year grant from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture aimed at improving food safety.
Fibroblast cell isolation and expansion and iPSC derivation in purebred Maine Coon and Ragdoll cats
Inclusion criteria: Maine Coon or Ragdoll cats of any age, with or without previous diagnosis of heart disease. Exclusion criteria: Mixed breed cats Study procedures: At the initial visit you will be asked to give your cat a sedative pill (gabapentin) orally about 45 minutes prior to examination to relax…
Faculty member honored with prestigious Bergey’s Medal
The Bergey Medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions to bacterial systematics.
Fall graduates receive M.S. degrees
A virtual commencement ceremony was held Dec. 18 to honor the new graduates.
Existing antihistamine drugs show effectiveness against COVID-19 virus in cell testing
Three common antihistamine medications have been found in preliminary tests to inhibit infection of cells by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, University of Florida Health researchers have found.
New techniques for preserving RNA reported
Dr. Rowan Milner has a new publication in the Journal for Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. He hopes his study results will lead to single-cell RNA sequencing to identify rare cell groups.
Virologist gets grant to study deadly virus that affects conservation animals
A two-year grant from the Morris Animal Foundation will support UFCVM faculty member’s research into an often fatal virus that affects elephants and other key conservation species.
