BOB体育 researcher co-leading landmark study on autism鈥檚 role in aging
While the number of adults affected by autism is growing, very little is known about the way the condition is impacted by aging. Now, a University of Florida鈥�
Doug Bennett
Science Writer, Editor
Doug Bennett joined the BOB体育 staff in January 2015 as a science writer and editor. His topic areas include anatomy; biochemistry and molecular biology; molecular genetics and microbiology; pathology, immunology and lab medicine; and pharmacology. A native of Pittsburgh, he was previously an assistant metro editor at the Tampa Bay Times, Florida's largest newspaper. Prior to that, he was an editor and reporter at newspapers in Fort Lauderdale, Arizona, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. He was among a team of reporters and editors whose work was a 2006 Pulitzer Prize finalist. He has dual undergraduate degrees in business and English writing from the University of Pittsburgh. He also did master's degree studies in the journalism program at Kent State University.
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Research sheds new light on effects of 鈥榖etel nut鈥� stimulant used by millions worldwide
Hundreds of millions of people around the world chew betel nut for its various effects. Some users find it invigorating. Others find it relaxing or use it鈥�
Algorithm optimizes antibiotic use in settings with poor hygiene and sanitation
In developing countries, inappropriate antibiotic use is a persistent, difficult challenge. An international group of scientists that includes investigators鈥�
Some in-home tests for average blood sugar levels less accurate than traditional method
A trio of in-home tests that measure average blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes are not as accurate as in-office screening methods, new research by鈥�
Coffee and cigarettes: BOB体育 research sheds new light on nicotine and morning brew
For some smokers, the first cigarette of the day is just not as satisfying without a cup of coffee. That could be more than just a morning habit: Chemical鈥�
BOB体育 Shands hospitals nationally ranked in 10 adult, pediatric medical specialties
University of Florida Health Shands Hospital once again has the most nationally recognized adult and pediatric specialties among Florida hospitals ranked by鈥�
UF researchers discover new way to inhibit virus that causes COVID-19
When the virus that causes COVID-19 enters the body, it hijacks cellular proteins and suppresses the human inflammatory response, allowing the virus to spread.鈥�
UF researcher: 鈥楧igital twin鈥� of human immune system presents major opportunities, challenges
Digital twins 鈥� customized computer models that mimic objects or systems across their lifespans 鈥� have become increasingly common in industry. Now, digital鈥�
BOB体育 pediatrics expert answers questions about COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5
With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorizing the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines for children as young as 6 months of age, BOB体育 pediatrics鈥�
UF researchers鈥� artificial intelligence platform accurately predicts surgical complications
Complications after surgery can pose many challenges for both physicians and patients. Now, University of Florida researchers have confirmed their artificial鈥�
UF Scripps researcher鈥檚 drug-discovery method shows promise against aggressive breast cancer
UF Scripps Biomedical Research scientist Matthew Disney, Ph.D. has found yet another groundbreaking approach to a problem that has long vexed scientists: How鈥�
UF Scripps researchers鈥� work sheds new light on relationship between brain structure and behavior in preclinical model of autism
For people with autism, overstimulating sensory experiences such as noise can have a profound effect on their lives. Now, a group of scientists at UF Scripps鈥�
