UF researchers identify natural source of important drug compound
University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers have identified the marine cyanobacterial genus Dapis as the natural source of dolastatin 15, an…
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New grant boosts research aimed at ‘locking’ HIV
JUPITER, Fla. — A promising strategy to create a “functional cure” for HIV infection by locking the virus in its dormant “off” state has garnered a $3.4…
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First UF Health patient receives specialized treatment for advanced colorectal cancer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With Stage 4 colorectal cancer that had spread to his liver, Stephen Hutto had limited options. Despite surgery and dozens of rounds of…
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U.S. cancer diagnoses drop, outcomes worse during holidays
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The December holiday season is a joyous time for family, friends, festive parties and gift-giving. Americans take time off from work and…
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UF Health surgical oncologists perform first HIPEC procedure
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Ibrahim Nassour, M.D., receives outstanding performance award from Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons
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The produce-washing mistakes experts say to avoid as parasite reaches 45 states
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Florida reports 17 leprosy cases so far this year; doctors warn against handling armadillos
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