Tag: biology
Invasive amphibian pathogen may have no issues adapting to American soils
A new study from UF biologists raises concerns over a fungal pathogen’s ability to survive in Appalachian soils.
Researchers create a new AI pipeline for identifying molecular interactions
AI developments in chemical biology could unlock new types of disease treatments.
Dolphin spotted ‘playing with his food’ in Florida video. Why they do it.
After a video of a dolphin tossing around a fish as it ate gained traction online, Associate Instructional Professor of Biology Stefanie Gazda explains this strange, almost human-like behavior.
Three peculiar sea creatures could reshape human dentistry
UF evolutionary biologist Gareth Fraser gains dental inspiration from the sea's most bizarre creatures.
Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds
UF biologists show the impacts of human-caused climate change on the health of U.S. forests using national-scale forest inventory data.
Oceanic Algal Colonies Found to Maintain Warmer Water Temperatures
UF researchers investigate the thermal properties of Sargassum colonies, large patches of algae that float along the ocean's surface.
Biologist Marta Wayne Named a Lifetime AAAS Fellow
Dean of the International Center and Associate Provost Marta Wayne earns a prestigious scientific honor for her work in evolutionary genetics.
Rare Bird Behavior Observed in Southern China
Department of Biology graduate student Wenyi Zhou observes a rare social behavior between two species of birds.
Turtle Tracker
A biologist hopes to protect a critically endangered species by exploring its comeback on a remote island.
Force of Nature
Pioneering ecologist Robert D. Holt finds the simple truths in the natural world’s complexity.
Disappearing Acts
Are Arctic lakes in danger? New research from UF postdoctoral researcher Elizabeth Webb reveals widespread declines in surface water.
Rebounding Green Sea Turtle Populations Reshape Coastal Ecosystems
Marine ecologist Alexandra Gulick offers a critical understanding of green sea turtle foraging behavior as they resume their historical ecological roles.
UF Ecologist Robert D. Holt Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Holt's election to one of the nation's most prestigious academies is a testament to his scientific impact.
2022 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed
The awards honor exceptional teachers and advisors in each college for their commitment to enhancing the student experience.
Hippos’ Constant Defecating Turns African Pools into Communal Guts
Researchers propose the concept of a "meta-gut" to demonstrate the ability of animal intestinal bacteria to alter their environments.
Invasive Ants Can Threaten Ecosystems by Damaging Plants at the Roots
Biology alumnus Pat Milligan sounds the alarm on invasive ants' ability to harm plant life.
UF Biologist Receives NSF Grant to Investigate Shark ‘Skin Teeth’
A collaborative grant will delve into the mysteries of shark skin to inform future design applications.
Prof. Jillian Hernandez Named Getty Residential Scholar
Associate Professor Jillian Hernandez will take residence and participate in the intellectual life of the Getty Center.
This Moss’s Huge, 300 Million-Year-Old Sex Chromosomes Offer Clues About Our Own
New research into the genome of fire moss has biologists rethinking assumptions about the development of human sex chromosomes.
Taking a bite out of frog tooth evolution: They’ve lost teeth more than 20 times
A UF biology student led the first comprehensive study of tooth evolution in frogs.