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Research & Discovery

Norman Ross preparing the skeleton of a baby dinosaur
Research & Discovery
The Big Reveal in Fossil Research
Engineering professor Caitlin Wylie’s new book, “Preparing Dinosaurs: The Work Behind the Scenes,” explains how magnificent museum displays of dinosaur skeletons are assembled.
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Research & Discovery
Scientists Find Toxic Buildup in Eyes of Patients With Blinding Macular Degeneration
Based on the discovery, the UVA researchers think it may be possible to treat the disease with common HIV drugs, or an even safer alternative.
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Research & Discovery
Scientists Target Next Pandemic With ‘Map’ to Victory Over Viruses
UVA School of Medicine researcher Wladek Minor and a team of international collaborators have created a potent tool to speed vaccines and treatments.
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Research & Discovery
A Pediatrician Explains a Spike in Ear Infections After COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted
Dr. Abigail Kumral breaks down how ears get infected and how parents can help prevent those infections in the first place.
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Research & Discovery
mRNA Could Fight Diseases Such as Alzheimer’s and Cancer, With Help of UVA Scientist
UVA Engineering professor Yanjun Qi builds artificial intelligence tools that have the power to turn biomedical data into better medicine.
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Research & Discovery
Study: Fitness, Physical Activity Appear Superior to Weight Loss for Reducing Risks of Obesity
The researchers “would like people to know that fat can be fit, and that fit and healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes.”
Avery Walters sitting on the ground of the Rotunda leaning against a Rotunda pillar
Research & Discovery
UVA’s New John Mather Nobel Scholar Wants to Design Extraterrestrial Habitats
Third-year engineering student Avery Walters crafts innovative designs for harsh environments.
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Research & Discovery
Bone-Loss Discovery Points to Potential Treatment for Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
At question is the role of osteoclasts, which cause bone degradation – but also stimulate normal bone regrowth. Researchers are searching for ways to slow their work without eliminating them.

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