UF Research

New study shows invasive termites threatening homes in Florida are spreading farther than predicted

Florida’s coastal and urban counties continue to see the spread of two invasive termite species beyond South Florida. The species are now threatening structures statewide, according to a new University of […]

Markers at birth may help predict type 1 diabetes

One day, there could be a new test to screen for type 1 diabetes, now that scientists have found markers in the blood of the umbilical cords of children who […]

UF researchers identify new cancer-killing compounds

Similar to the way one bad apple can spoil the bunch, killing cancerous cells is difficult to accomplish without harming healthy cells in the process.

Scientists discover chameleon’s telephone-cord-like optic nerves once overlooked by Aristotle and Newton

Chameleons’ wandering eyes have fascinated and puzzled scientists since the days of ancient Greece. Now, after millennia of study, modern imaging has revealed the secret of their nearly 360-degree view […]

Study finds COVID-19 mRNA vaccine sparks immune response to fight cancer

Patients with advanced lung or skin cancer who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy drugs lived significantly longer than those who did not get the […]

Multi-university AI research may revolutionize wildfire evacuation

As wildfires grow wilder, the University of Florida and two other universities are developing large language models to make evacuations safer and more efficient. 

Study finds hidden blood mutations spark obesity, diabetes and liver disease

UF Health Cancer Center researchers have found a surprising culprit behind common health problems like obesity, diabetes and fatty liver disease: silent genetic glitches in the blood system that occur naturally […]

UF-led study shows deep brain stimulation benefits for Parkinson’s patients

A national study of Parkinson’s disease patients has found that deep brain stimulation — a medical technique long championed at University of Florida Health — offers improved symptoms and quality […]

UF develops breakthrough magnet that could transform metal production

Imagine if producing steel parts for agricultural equipment or even aluminum soda cans required only a fraction of the energy it does today. A University of Florida-led innovation may soon […]

New light-based chip boosts power efficiency of AI tasks 100 fold

A team of engineers has developed a new kind of computer chip that uses light instead of electricity to perform one of the most power-intensive parts of artificial intelligence — […]