Unhealthy microbiome found to be linked to increased spread of breast cancer By Swati Srivastava | 08/09/2019 The microbiome is the collection of microorganisms that live both on and within humans, and — according to this research — could affect the behavior of breast cancer in patients. READ MORE
U.Va. powers down for one hour in energy saving initiative, talks plans for a sustainable future By Ilyas Saltani | 8/9/2019 6:32pm To further promote energy conservation awareness, the U.Va. Office of Sustainability plans to hold a few more outreach and engagement events especially for incoming first-years, faculty and staff in the coming fall semester.
U.Va. honored by U.S. Department of Energy for green, cost-effective updates to Clark Hall By Cecily Wolfe | 08/02/2019 Modifications to Clark Hall reduced annual energy and water expenditures by $750,000 or 65 percent and $22,000 or 79 percent, respectively. READ MORE
Strength in sweetness: U.Va. professor discovers unexpected trait of sugar By Callie Freeman | 08/02/2019 Thanks to Egelman and his lab, the science community now knows that sugar molecules help enable archaea to survive in extreme temperatures. READ MORE
#StoptheBans event informs on the future of reproductive health By Tina Chai | 07/24/2019 In light of recent legislation passed on reproductive healthcare, the #StoptheBans event intended to inform the Charlottesville community on the abortion bills, access to abortion care and ways to advocate for women's health. READ MORE
Facing illness as a first-year By Cecily Wolfe | 07/19/2019 Adapting to an entirely new environment may prove stressful, which may manifest in altered nutritional habits and mental or physical illnesses. READ MORE
Flying with the flu: How study-abroad students handle sickness By Pumoli Malapati | 07/12/2019 The most common cases of illness and injury abroad are traveler’s diarrhea, rashes/skin problems, fever and upper respiratory infections depending on the destination. READ MORE
What readers should know about tick-borne diseases in Charlottesville By Mahima Reddy | 07/12/2019 Charlottesville’s sunny summer days may offer the ideal opportunity to explore local trails or hike through Shenandoah National Park. But without proper precautions, bacterial infections acquired through tick bites can pose a serious health threat to those who spend time in woody or brushy areas. READ MORE
New research reveals how cancer exploits wound healing process By Cecily Wolfe | 05/24/2019 Researchers examined the aspects of tumors similar to perpetual wounds, such as their habit of directing disproportionately large amounts of blood to themselves. As a result, tumors can evolve and disseminate in a rapid and uncontrolled fashion. READ MORE
University mindfulness programs help students gain headspace By Divya Shan | 05/24/2019 Some meditation sessions are held in libraries and are intended to serve as study breaks. READ MORE
Graduating pre-med students reflect, advise about health aspirations By Lucie Rutherford | 05/10/2019 For both Gupta and Rovenolt, their involvements with groups outside of the classroom has been a big influence in their medical aspirations. READ MORE
U.Va.’s role in imaging the first picture of a black hole By Pumoli Malapati | 05/03/2019 In collaboration with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, U.Va. researchers were able to develop high-frequency superconducting detectors that were used for imaging the black hole. READ MORE
Student-run neuroscience art exhibit offers glimpse at beauty of the brain By Cecily Wolfe | 04/29/2019 Located in the Mural Room of Clark Hall, the exhibit consisted of photographs taken from a variety of neuroscience labs around Grounds. READ MORE
Kucenas Lab makes discovery in the rehabilitation of peripheral nervous system By Elise Fisher | 04/24/2019 This research has changed the idea of oligodendrocytes as strictly central nervous system cells, widening both the understanding of their function and possible opportunities for their use. READ MORE
Undergraduate aerospace engineering team launches satellite By Lucie Rutherford | 04/24/2019 Three years of engineering collaboration between the University, Old Dominion University, Hampton University and Virginia Tech cumulated in the launch of three CubeSats to the International Space Station READ MORE
Darden hosts Alexis Ohanian and The New York Times for 'Innovate Like a Boss' By Pooja Kaji | 04/21/2019 Ohanian shared the stage with New York Times business reporter Sapna Maheshwari. READ MORE
Faculty, students digitally preserve University Hall By Sara Kirmani | 04/18/2019 Having started in November 2018, this a 3D virtual reality version of University Hall is planned to become an asset in Clemons Library. READ MORE
Curry School implements computer science into local elementary school classrooms By Ilyas Saltani | 04/17/2019 The team hopes to explore ways to productively incorporate authentic science experiences into classrooms. READ MORE
NICU Reading Garden to help mothers with postpartum depression, infant development By Cecily Wolfe | 04/17/2019 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Susan Almarode developed the Reading Garden for the NICU, a program that enables mothers to read to their babies in the NICU. READ MORE
Fifth annual Ladies in the Lab event encourages young women to enter STEM fields By Zoe Ziff | 04/16/2019 The goal of the event was to introduce young women to engineering topics they might not have explored in grade school. READ MORE
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