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UNF student searching for cause of dolphin health problems

UNF student searching for cause of dolphin health problems

Tierney Harvey Aug 11, 2017

Some people don’t know there are dolphins living in the Saint Johns River. Even more are unaware that they’re in trouble, according to UNF coastal biology graduate student Amber Brown. In recent...

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UNF professor researches ways for humans to regenerate

UNF professor researches ways for humans to regenerate

Pierce Turner Apr 17, 2017

https://youtu.be/nKmvpe0oUTw If some experiments being performed in the biology building provide promising results, they could lead to organ and limb regeneration in humans down the line. The tests,...

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UNF Biology and prenatal sharks: An inside look

Tierney Harvey Jan 13, 2017

UNF biology students may have a role in revolutionizing shark research--by creating a pregnancy test. A pregnancy test for sharks may not seem important to the average person, but for biology professor...

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Department of Biology receives $400K research grant

Department of Biology receives $400K research grant

Travis Pridgen Jun 17, 2016
Dr. John Hatle, a professor in the Department of Biology at the University of North Florida was awarded a grant of $432,525 from the National Institutes of Health to continue research on the biology of aging.
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Hindered baby coral development leads biology professor and students to the Florida Keys

Hindered baby coral development leads biology professor and students to the Florida Keys

Rachel Cazares Apr 1, 2015
Dr. Cliff Ross, UNF biology professor, and some of his students researched coral growth in the Florida Keys last summer.
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UNF biology majors work to bring back endangered species

Jake Stofan Sep 4, 2014
Through a partnership with the South-East Zoo Alliance for Reproduction and Conservation (SEZARC), UNF biology majors can conduct various testing to help breed endangered species in zoos throughout the U.S.
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Blind mice: UNF professor uses mice to look for retinal cancer treatment

Taylor Nelson Mar 27, 2013

Deep inside the Biology building, Dr. Judy Ochrietor is using mice to conduct research that could lead to major changes in science and medicine. An associate professor of biology and the biomedical...

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Jacksonville Beach festival to raise awareness for endangered whales

Spinnaker Nov 16, 2011
In less than a week, hundreds of North Atlantic right whales will return to their only known calving area in the southeastern US...
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Jaguars Look For Answers

Spinnaker Sep 28, 2010
The Jacksonville Jaguars need to find themselves after two bad performaces in as many games.
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NFL Predictions Week 3

Spinnaker Sep 21, 2010

All predictions need to be submitted Friday by 11:59 PM to count. [formidable id=4 title=true]

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On tap: Biology student maintains local brewery

Spinnaker Sep 7, 2010
Brewmaster Brings Bridges Bubbly Booze. Whether you're a casual drinker, or the life of the party, read on to learn about the people who brew the beer that grazes your taste buds regularly.
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Oil spill creates research opportunities for students

Spinnaker Jul 18, 2010

The Deep Horizon oil spill has caused an as-yet immeasurable amount of damage to Forida’s ecology and economy, but for UNF’s coastal biology program, and ones like it across the state, the tragedy...

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