In a significant discovery for the medical community, Asst. Medical Prof. Charles Farber has shown genetic variation in the gene Bicc1, which regulates bone mass. The discovery opens doors for future work in preventative diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis — a bone disease which is estimated to affect 9.9 million Americans.
Individuals with social anxiety disorder often interpret ambiguous social situations in a negative way.
On Mar. 29, 2014, the University of Virginia hosted 16 teams ranging states from NY to VA for the regional Chem-E-Car competition.
The University Health System announced a new partnership with Centra Health last week to build two new dialysis centers in Farmville and Appomattox.
Haley Smith, age 13, suffers from Dravet syndrome, a severe form of myoclonic epilepsy often resistant to epileptic drugs.
Haley Smith, age 13, suffers from Dravet syndrome, a severe form of myoclonic epilepsy often resistant to epileptic drugs.
