Davis appointed associate dean for UF/IFAS research
John Davis, professor and associate director of the School of Forest Resources and Conservation in the University of Florida’s Institute of Food... Read More
Researchers use new technique to transport molecules to the blood-brain barrier
One of the most frustrating obstacles to treating brain tumors is that there are drugs that can fight the tumors– doctors just... Read More
Sharing science: Kevin Folta’s career in horticulture, research advocacy
For as long as he could remember, Kevin Folta wanted to be a scientist. One of his earliest memories is sitting in... Read More
Fueling the future with sorghum
Wilfred Vermerris is looking for alternatives in fossil fuels in sorghum. “Sorghum is a very tough species, and it’s very adaptable,” said... Read More
Identifying unexpected causes of climate change
A long time ago, back in the days before air conditioning or paved roads, the Everglades covered roughly a third of Florida.... Read More
NPACT: Better understanding the protein coding potential of genomic sequences
Luciano Brocchieri, Genetics Institute faculty member, and postdoctoral student Steve Oden have developed a computational program to help generate more accurate representations... Read More
Postdoc Larkins receives K01 grant
Receiving the Mentored Research Scientist Development Award was one of the most exciting moments of Christine Larkins’ professional career. Larkins, a research assistant... Read More
Chen contributes to breakthrough about metal detoxification in plants
With a recent genetic discovery, biologist Sixue Chen and his collaborators may have discovered a way to engineer plants to scrub soils... Read More
Finding answers in the desert
As the global climate shifts in coming years, regions accustomed to abundant rainfall will need to... Read More
Grant supports study of generic versus brand-name common heart medicine
University of Florida Health researchers and Genetics Institute members, Lari Cavallari and Julie Johnson, received a $2.3 million, three-year grant from the... Read More
