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Tsunami sensing buoy recovered in Tampa Bay
An interdisciplinary group of scientists and engineers at USF developed a new type of buoy capable of detecting tiny changes in the ocean floor that can be precursors to large natural events such as tsunamis (USF College of Marine Science).
October 11, 2021Research
USF-led team awarded NSF grant to link the green and blue economies
USF engineers and marine scientists will work with blue-green “frontline” communities to co-develop a platform for exchanging information that improves public health, environmental quality and the economy (USF News).
October 8, 2021Research
USF students create medtech device to help fight ventilator shortage
University of South Florida engineering students have created a device that could help patients in the wake of a national ventilator shortage spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic (Tampa Bay Business Journal).
October 8, 2021Health, Innovation, Student Research
Natural Compound in Basil May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
University of South Florida Health-led team discovers that the compound fenchol has the same beneficial effect as gut-derived metabolites in reducing neurotoxic amyloid-beta in the brain (SciTechDaily).
USF Startup PolyMaterials App’s record year is about to get better
October will bring appearances in two significant showcases for founder and USF Engineering faculty alum Manoj Ram, while the international stage is not far behind.
October 6, 2021Innovation, Research
Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology Curbed Using Aromatic Compound in Basil
Scientists at the University of South Florida Health (USF Health) have discovered a new mechanism that helps neurons sense signals from the gut microbiome. The finding explains how fenchol—a natural compound found in basil and other plants—reduces Alzheimer’s disease-associated neurotoxicity in cell culture and in animal models (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News).
Worldwide Mask Shortage and Pollution Concerns Addressed
Novel technology could be the key to safely reusing disposable face masks and limiting pollution concerns (Lab Manager).
October 6, 2021Innovation, Research
USF invention addresses worldwide mask shortage and pollution concerns
Technology created at USF could be the key to safely reusing disposable face masks. Researchers have figured out a way to rapidly disinfect and electrostatically recharge N95 respirators, recovering their original filtration efficiency and protection capability against COVID-19 and other airborne diseases (USF Newsroom).
October 6, 2021Innovation, Research
Natural compound in basil may protect against Alzheimer’s disease pathology
A USF Health-led team discovers that the compound fenchol has the same beneficial effect as gut-derived metabolites in reducing neurotoxic amyloid-beta in the brain.
Worldwide mask shortage and pollution concerns addressed by invention
Technology created at the University of South Florida (USF) could be the key to safely reusing disposable face masks. Researchers have figured out a way to rapidly disinfect and electrostatically recharge N95 respirators, recovering their original filtration efficiency and protection capability against COVID-19 and other airborne diseases (phys.org).
October 5, 2021Innovation, Research
USF Medical Technology Startup SPKL Wins Coveted Cade Prize
A team led by a USF Engineering professor and alum is awarded one of Florida’s top awards for innovation (Mirage News).
October 4, 2021Honors and Awards, Innovation, Student Research
Museum exhibit to feature cold case homicide victims and the USF forensic anthropologists working to identify them
A team of scientists from the University of South Florida is looking to the public for help identifying and solving the homicides of 20 individuals. The cold cases will be featured in “The Art of Forensics” exhibit at the Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center in Tampa throughout October (USF Newsroom).
October 1, 2021Research
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