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…

UF Health Shands Children's Hospital ranked among best in state, nation

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is rated among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals and has risen to No. 3 in Florida in U.S. News & World Report’s…

Surprise! This ‘known’ TB gene springs to action under stress

JUPITER, Fla. — The complete genome for the tuberculosis bacterium was sequenced and published in 1998. Since then, scientists have deciphered about two-thirds…

UF Diabetes Institute expands care across Florida with support from Google

UF Diabetes Institute Director Todd Brusko, Ph.D., speaks at Thursday's event announcing funding from Google.org to boost diabetes care in Florida. (University…

Lemurs fall prey to human herpes virus

A ring-tailed lemur. (Getty Images) GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The last time you had a cold sore, you might have fretted about how long it would hang around. Perhaps…

UF study finds kratom-derived products are frequently mislabeled

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — What’s listed on a kratom product label may not tell the full story. Researchers in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy have…

Report: Cancer survivors, caregivers need guidance and support

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Surviving cancer can feel like navigating a new city without a GPS: The major surgery is over, but the problems aren’t. You may be tired…

Grants will boost work on antivirals for mosquito-borne diseases

JUPITER, Fla. — In the tropics, mosquitoes can do more than leave you with an itchy bite. They can transmit dangerous viral illnesses, such as Zika, dengue…

Inflammation's worst enemy: your diet

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There are many ways to put out a fire. Smother it with a blanket. Douse it with a fire extinguisher. In most cases, though, you’d reach for…

UF Health Flagler Hospital earns an ‘A’ for safety

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — UF Health Flagler Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, a leading national nonprofit ratings agency…

UF Nursing launches initiative to elevate care by empowering nurses

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida College of Nursing is launching a transformative initiative designed to strengthen nurse education, expand…

Fifth annual BRAVE Summit hosts more than 2,500, focuses on teen mental health

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The fifth annual BRAVE Summit welcomed more than 2,500 high school students from 24 counties across Florida and five counties in Georgia…