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Florida’s Coral Reef experienced significant damage during a mass bleaching event in 2023, but recovery efforts led by biologists and volunteers from The Florida Aquarium working with the Keys Marine Lab and partners are underway to restore this vital ecosystem.

May 13, 2025Research and Innovation

ºÚÁÏÉçÇøHealth researchers developing probiotic cocktail that may help ward off dementia

If unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? ºÚÁÏÉçÇøresearcher Hariom Yadav has developed a promising cocktail.

May 6, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøHealth

Could 'The Last of Us' really happen? ºÚÁÏÉçÇømycology expert breaks down the fungus behind the fiction

HBO’s The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A ºÚÁÏÉçÇømicrobiology professor explains what’s fact and what’s fiction.

May 1, 2025Research and Innovation

USF-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird flu

The Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.

April 29, 2025Research and Innovation

The gut-brain connection: Harmful viruses in the gut may contribute to dementia

ºÚÁÏÉçÇøresearchers have discovered harmful viruses in the gut change as people age, attacking other microorganisms in the gut in a pattern linked to increased risk of dementia.

April 29, 2025Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøHealth

ºÚÁÏÉçÇøstudy finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violence

The research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.

April 23, 2025Research and Innovation

What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolution

ºÚÁÏÉçÇøresearchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.

April 23, 2025Research and Innovation

ºÚÁÏÉçÇøstrengthens research into potential military brain injury with new federal funding

Results from a key study led by the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.

April 16, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Eleven ºÚÁÏÉçÇøfaculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awards

Contributions made by the ºÚÁÏÉçÇøresearchers span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.

April 15, 2025Research and Innovation

ºÚÁÏÉçÇøhosts hundreds of young inventors from across the state

The ºÚÁÏÉçÇø is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention Florida, a statewide competition where K–12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.

April 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

How employee cohorts influence newcomer retention, especially among Gen Z

Job hunting is contagious, according to a new study led by USF. When a workplace cohort starts looking for new opportunities, newcomers often follow suit.

April 9, 2025Research and Innovation

As tax season heats up, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøAccounting Professor Mike Sinclair breaks down why filing taxes is essential – and debunks common myths and costly mistakes to avoid.

April 7, 2025Research and Innovation