Cohn lab discovers ancient origin of genes that make cartilage
The genetic origin of cartilage is much older and found in more kinds of creatures than scientists had previously thought, University of... Read More
Grad student presents at 2016 Florida Statewide Graduate Student Research Symposium
A student from the University of Florida Genetics Institute Genetics & Genomics Graduate Program was invited to present her research at the 2016... Read More
Faculty member Ranum develops unique model for studying ALS
University of Florida Health researchers have developed a unique mouse model that will allow researchers around the world to better study the... Read More
Conesa postdoc wins 2016 Postdoc Research Symposium award
A postdoc in the lab of Genetics Institute faculty member Ana Conesa won Best in Group for his post presentation at the... Read More
UF/IFAS recognizes UFGI faculty research
Whether it’s hybrid termites, grain pathogens, mosquito mating or something in between, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers... Read More
Five UFGI faculty named UF Research Foundation professors
In April the University of Florida Research Foundation released the names of the 34 faculty named as UFRF professors for 2016-2019. Five... Read More
Vote for Barbazuk, Maden research in PacBio contest
University of Florida Genetics Institute faculty members Brad Barbazuk and Malcolm Maden have entered a competition called “Explore Your Most Interesting Genome.”... Read More
Folta lab paper expands understanding of ‘Block of cell proliferation 1’ gene
A paper out of Kevin Folta’s lab offers further insight into the role of a lesser-known gene conserved in plants, mammals and... Read More
Johnson, Terada collaboration leads to more efficient method of making stem cells
Scientists know people react differently to medication because of their genetic make-up. However, while researchers understand certain genetic variations correspond with certain... Read More
March 2016 awards round-up
Matias Kirst Received the UF Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentoring Award from the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences. Kirst is a professor in... Read More
