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UF research: oyster shells hold promise as water cleanser

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As living organisms, oysters help filter and clean seawater. Now, scientists may be able to broaden that natural cleansing ability by using the bivalves’ shells to rid fresh water of pollutants.

Filed under Research, Environment on Wednesday, June 30, 2004.

UF Scientists Correct Muscle Disorder In Mice By Delivering Gene Therapy To The Womb

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — These days the stork barely begins to circle and parents already know whether to stock up on pink or blue. Now a growing number of researchers are pondering whether gene therapy to prevent an array of devastating disorders detectable before birth might someday also be part of the prenatal package.

Filed under Research on Wednesday, June 30, 2004.

Young Floridians Confident Amid Improved Economy; Seniors Uncertain

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians in June regained some of its losses from the previous month, driven by a nationwide job market recovery, fewer unemployment claims and a revival in retail sales, University of Florida economists report.

Filed under Research on Tuesday, June 29, 2004.

New Plant Could Halt One Of World’s Most Damaging Tomato Diseases

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — One of the world’s most damaging tomato diseases may have met its match, now that University of Florida researchers have found a way to give plants resistance to tomato yellow leaf curl virus.

Filed under Research on Monday, June 28, 2004.

Finding A Clue To A Mysterious Kidney Disease

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A mysterious disease that causes the body's immune system to turn against itself also sends a warning signal to alert doctors of the onset of its worst symptoms, University of Florida physicians have found.

Filed under Research on Thursday, June 24, 2004.

Weather Plays Major Role In Outcomes In Sport And Financial Arenas

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It may be no surprise to avid football fans that teams coming from warm climates have a tough time winning in the cold, but new research shows investors might want borrow a page from the same playbook.

Filed under Research on Wednesday, June 23, 2004.

UF Geologists: New Technique Sheds Light On Maya History

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There are elaborate hieroglyphs, burial objects and other clues.

Filed under Research on Monday, June 21, 2004.

UF Obesity Research Suggests New Way To Beat Biochemical Bottleneck

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There's more than one way to slim a cat - at least that's the hope of University of Florida obesity researchers, who believe pets and even people may someday benefit from gene therapy research aimed at breaking through the biochemical bottleneck that makes many middle-aged mammals gain weight.

Filed under Research on Thursday, June 17, 2004.

Redemption Of Mail-In Rebates Declines With Increased Time Allowance

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — People may be in a hurry to save, but they're slow to take up the offer, a new UF study on mail-in rebates suggests.

Filed under Research on Tuesday, June 15, 2004.

Marriage Of Carbon Nanotubes, LEDS Shows Unexpectedly Bright Prospects

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Carbon nanotubes, tiny cylinders whose extraordinary electrical and mechanical properties have spurred much excitement in recent years, may play an unexpected role in replacing the century-old incandescent light bulb.

Filed under Research on Monday, June 14, 2004.