When the virus that causes COVID-19 enters the body, it hijacks cellular proteins and suppresses the human inflammatory response, allowing...
Calistus Ngonghala, a UF math professor, published a study on how contributions like wearing masks and social distancing could affect the spread of COVID-19.
Dr. Emre Tepe is studying the spatial and temporal relationships between COVID-19 cases and urban characteristics.
UF Researchers will begin evaluating whether hydroxychloroquine can prevent COVID-19 infections.
A new study by University of Florida researchers aims to identify a drug or drugs that can potentially be used to prevent and/or treat infection with COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a lifesaver for shelter animals. During the past year, Florida’s animal shelters have collectively saved...
Millions of isolated people have found comfort by chatting with an AI bot. Therapeutic bots have improved users’ mental health for decades.
UF researcher Ira Longini was on NPR to discuss the latest about the coronavirus.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the world, the resulting economic consequences are negatively affecting people and businesses alike. With unemployment rates rivaling that of the Great Depression and many businesses hanging ‘closed’ signs in their windows, people are struggling to make essential payments – a major one being their personal and business properties.
Universities and health care entities in Florida are providing outreach & engagement to minority communities affected by COVID-19.
UF Virologist and public health expert John A. Lednicky explains how bad the outbreak might become.
A UF professor won 2nd place in a technology competition sponsored by the NIH for a rapid saliva test that can be used to diagnose COVID-19.