UF Research

10/31/2025

Ever heard of a ghost shark? 👻🦈 They’re not spirits or sharks, but they could be key in unlocking some mysteries of human dentistry.

10/29/2025

Dr. Corene Matyas, a geographer and tropical meteorology expert, uses GIS and big data to analyze rainfall from tropical cyclones like Hurricane Melissa, enhancing risk assessment, preparedness, and public safety.

10/23/2025

Our scientists are turning research into real-world results by using to help Florida farmers save money, reduce chemical use, and boost sustainability.

Their startup, EZ Ag Innovations, is bringing precision-spraying technology from the lab to the field, helping growers target weeds and protect crops like strawberries and tomatoes.

Learn how these scientists based at UF Gulf Coast Research & Education Center and UF IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center are building a business that’s reshaping the future of farming here 🔗 go.ufl.edu/gv5s9b7

10/22/2025

Recent increases in ADHD diagnoses have raised concerns about overdiagnosis, but experts argue that these fears may stem from misunderstandings about the condition, which exists on a spectrum and varies with life circumstances.

Professor of Psychiatry at the UF College of Medicine, Carol Mathews and Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Stephen V. Faraone discuss in The Conversation US how ADHD symptoms can fluctuate over time and may intensify due to stress, environmental changes, or co-occurring conditions, making diagnosis and treatment more complex than a simple yes-or-no determination.

ADHD symptoms occur on a continuum and can fluctuate dramatically based on life circumstances such as transitions to middle school, stress levels and even sleep.

10/21/2025

The $33 million purchase marks a major milestone in the ongoing partnership between NVIDIA and UF to embed AI across all academic disciplines. UF’s powerful computing infrastructure, especially HiPerGator, has been central to our growing research reputation, faculty recruitment, and advancements in fields from engineering and medicine to history and astronomy.

10/21/2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Patients with advanced lung or skin cancer who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy drugs lived…

10/16/2025

A decade-long regional trade monitoring system in West Africa, which tracked agricultural and livestock trade across 320 markets and 10 corridors, was shut down in 2022 due to funding shortages.

Olivier Walther, an associate professor with the UF Geography Department - University of Florida discusses with other authors in this The Conversation US article how the closure has severely impacted the ability to monitor trade patterns, disease spread and the effects of political and climate shocks. That monitoring is especially important given that informal trade—making up to 85% of total commerce—is largely unrecorded. Experts urge regional institutions to resume and centralize data collection to strengthen food security, disease surveillance, and economic resilience across the region.

Good data is essential for mapping trade networks

10/15/2025

When Chimay Anumba became dean of the UF College of Design, Construction and Planning in 2016, he saw the urgent need for a new, collaborative space for students. Now, nearly a decade later, the college is unveiling the Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory, a $49 million, 50,000-square-foot facility. A soft opening is being held during homecoming this weekend. The building will be fully operational by Spring 2026.

Designed as a student-centered, tech-forward hub, it includes advanced labs, a digital twin system and flexible spaces like the Creative Collisions Commons to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The building also features sustainable design, cutting-edge visualization tools like NVIDIA’s Omniverse, and a Siemens Sustainability Lab for research on future building systems. Anumba says the Ramos Collaboratory finally gives the college a space that matches both student needs and faculty ambitions for modern, industry-aligned education.

To learn more about a bold space for building the future, visit: https://explore.research.ufl.edu/designing-tomorrow-today.html

10/13/2025

Podcaster Pablo Torre’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers raised questions about a possible side deal involving Kawhi Leonard that may have circumvented NBA salary cap rules.

Alex Volonté, a Ph.D. student at the UF College of Journalism and Communications, highlights in The Conversation US the growing role of independent journalism in exposing potential misconduct -- especially as traditional media face financial and political pressures that threaten their watchdog function. Torre’s reporting underscores the importance of decentralized, citizen-led media in holding powerful institutions accountable amid a shifting media landscape.

Underground reporters could be among the last bulwarks against unchecked power.

10/10/2025

Meet the future of eco-friendly mining: the humble jewelflower. By engineering larger jewelflowers, UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences experts Jeongim Kim and Scott Angle are paving the way for sustainable nickel extraction—less environmental impact, more efficiency. As these tiny heroes grow bigger, they’re set to revolutionize how we source metals for everything from electric vehicle batteries to aerospace—proving that sometimes, size does matter.

10/09/2025

Gatorade, invented at the University of Florida in 1965, has generated over $500 million in royalties that have been reinvested into groundbreaking research and innovation across the state.

Distinguished professor at the UF College of Medicine, co-leader of the immuno-oncology and microbiome program and member of the University of Florida Health Cancer Center, Christian Jobin describes in the Tampa Bay Times how these funds have supported cancer research, marine biology, athlete safety, and the launch of hundreds of biomedical and tech startups, many of which are Florida-based. The Gatorade legacy exemplifies how modest investments in university-driven science can yield transformative discoveries, economic growth, and lasting societal impact. https://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2025/10/06/how-500-million-gatorade-royalties-fuels-innovation-florida-column/

UF kidney specialist Dr. Robert Cade and his colleagues invented Gatorade in 1965.

10/08/2025

The goal: Healthier organs ready for transplant. The UF-developed process stands to revolutionize organ transplants and post-surgical treatment.