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Leo, Finn, Shannon and Tom Barker cooking together
Research & Discovery
Diagnosed with an incurable disease: How a UVA professor is fighting for his son
Thirteen-year-old Leo Barker’s father, Tom, upended his research to stall a rare genetic illness that strikes 1 in 50,000 people.
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Research & Discovery
‘Come on in’: What teacher home visits mean for families
UVA researchers see big benefits when teachers visit students’ homes. Now they’re exploring the impact on families.
A boy and teacher work with Montessori materials at a table, while two children play in an orange-tinted background.
Research & Discovery
UVA-led national study finds Montessori preschool boosts learning, cuts costs
Researchers found the teaching technique boosts thinking, and costs $13,000 less per child than traditional preschool programs.
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Research & Discovery
Missing molecule holds clues to Down syndrome
UVA researcher Ashley Brandebura helped uncover how a missing brain molecule may hold promise for treating Down syndrome.
Kristin Anderson standing in her laboratory at UVA in front of her research assistants.
Research & Discovery
After her own cancer diagnosis, this UVA professor is finding treatments
Kristin Anderson leads a team designing smarter, stronger immune-based therapies for future patients.
illustration of a male figure leaning through a doorway that leads to a drop into an abyss
Research & Discovery
There and back: UVA psychiatrist researches near-death experiences
For decades, Dr. Bruce Greyson has taken a scientist’s eye to what happens to people who die and are revived.
Natasha Bailey candidly posing in a frightened pose in front of a wall of skeleton scary figurines. On her shirt is says ”Swamp Blood, Nightmare on 15th” and depicts a woman with skull makeup casting a spell with a snake around her neck.
Research & Discovery
Why we love getting spooked: The psychology of Halloween
UVA’s Natasha Bailey says being scared creates a safe fear that gives the brain a buzz. Follow the raven to get another fright.
Lana Swartz standing against a glass sculpture wall in a dark, mysterious space.
Research & Discovery
Q&A: How is AI enhancing scams? This UVA expert knows
AI is giving a realistic boost to old-school scams – and helping create entirely new ones.

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