Combatting global deficiency
University of Florida scientists have developed a tomato packed with significantly higher levels of vitamin A, a breakthrough that could help combat one of the world’s most widespread nutritional deficiencies.
UF graduate programs climb in 2026 U.S. News rankings, with education among nation’s best
UF diabetes researchers test therapy to prevent immune attack against insulin-producing cells
University of Florida heads Florida K-12 AI Education Task Force
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UF ranks No. 3 nationally for Peace Corps volunteers among large universities
AI² Summit highlights urgency, opportunity of AI in higher education
Pilot funding to propel cancer research across the continuum
A $130 million drain: UF researcher looks to genetics to rein in wasteful strawberry runners
UF researchers creating AI models to detect sinkhole trouble
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