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UF institute to connect countries in global discussion of King’s legacy

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, the technology he lamented had overshadowed the human spirit will be used to power four interactive global webcasts that transcend race, class, nation and religion.

Filed under Research, Technology, Arts, Politics, Race, Black on Wednesday, April 2, 2008.

UF professor uses art to highlight tie between cultural and biological diversity

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Conservationists often promote pristine wilderness as a warehouse of biological diversity, but new research findings by a University of Florida anthropologist show higher biological diversity actually exists in areas where there is more human cultural diversity.

Filed under Research, Environment on Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Book: Fructose ‘missing link’ in obesity epidemic

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Could the simple sugar responsible for putting the sweet in everything from bananas to root beer be the missing link in understanding what puts the fat on a person’s thighs? Yes, according to a book penned by a University of Florida researcher that was published today.

Filed under Research, Health on Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Scientists: New technique identifies molecular ‘biomarkers’ for disease

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida chemists are the first to use a new tool to identify the molecular signatures of serious diseases — without any previous knowledge of what these microscopic signatures or “biomarkers” should look like.

Filed under Research, Health, Sciences on Monday, March 31, 2008.

UF family finance expert gives top 10 ‘What Not to Do’ list for taxpayers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tax season is one of the most stressful times of the year. And a University of Florida expert cautions against making common mistakes that can complicate matters as we go about accounting for our income with the federal government.

Filed under Research, Business on Monday, March 31, 2008.

Economy slows Florida population growth to lowest level in 30 years

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The bursting of Florida’s housing bubble and overall economy has also let the air out of the state’s famed population growth, which has shrunk to its lowest levels in three decades, according to the latest projections from the University of Florida.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Thursday, March 27, 2008.

UF math professor wins Norway’s prestigious Abel Prize

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida math professor has won the world’s most prestigious award in mathematics, it was announced Thursday morning.

Filed under Research on Thursday, March 27, 2008.

UF research shows termite damage cuts insulation values by nearly 75 percent

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Termites aren’t just out to eat the wood in your home. A new University of Florida study shows the voracious insects like to feast on your home’s insulation, too — making it nearly 75 percent less effective.

Filed under Research, Environment on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Housing and credit crisis sink Florida consumer confidence five points

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence fell five points to 68 in March, reflecting growing pessimism about the national economy in the midst of the housing and credit crisis, a new University of Florida study reports.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Tuesday, March 25, 2008.

AAA and UF recommend vehicle features for senior drivers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thicker steering wheels, wide-angle mirrors, larger dashboard controls and six-way adjustable seats are features seniors should consider when choosing a vehicle.

Filed under Research, Health, Aging on Friday, March 21, 2008.