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Scientists at the Թϱ Health (ԹϱHealth) 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).

October 6, 2021Health, Research

Novel technology could be the key to safely reusing disposable face masks and limiting pollution concerns (Lab Manager).

October 6, 2021Innovation, Research

Թϱinvention addresses worldwide mask shortage and pollution concerns

Technology created at Թϱcould 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 (ԹϱNewsroom).

October 6, 2021Innovation, Research

A ԹϱHealth-led team discovers that the compound fenchol has the same beneficial effect as gut-derived metabolites in reducing neurotoxic amyloid-beta in the brain.

October 5, 2021Health, Research

Technology created at the Թϱ (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

A team led by a ԹϱEngineering 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 Թϱforensic anthropologists working to identify them

A team of scientists from the Թϱ 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 (ԹϱNewsroom).

October 1, 2021Research

ԹϱMedical Technology Startup SPKL Wins Coveted Cade Prize

A team led by a ԹϱEngineering professor and alum is awarded one of Florida’s top awards for innovation.

October 1, 2021Honors and Awards, Innovation, Student Research

Food for thought: does the brain prefer carbohydrates or ketones? Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the Թϱ who’s done extensive research on the fuel the brain prefers (Sylvan Lake News).

September 27, 2021Global Research, Research

Թϱstudents create lifesaving medical innovation to help end worldwide ventilator shortage

Biomedical engineering graduates from the Թϱ are receiving national accolades for a prototype device that may help solve the critical shortage of lifesaving ventilators seen around the world throughout the COVID-19 pandemic (ԹϱNewsroom).

September 27, 2021Health, Innovation, Student Research

Meet USF’s Cade Prize Candidate: Startup SPKL unites old friends in a quest to develop new medical technology

SPKL, a ԹϱCollege of Engineering startup, is a finalist for the Cade Prize, one of Florida's most prestigious awards for innovation.

September 22, 2021Innovation

ԹϱCollege of Marine Science Joins Ocean Visions Network

The ԹϱCollege of Marine Science (ԹϱCMS) announced it has joined the Ocean Visions Research Consortium.

September 20, 2021Research

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