Former University of Missouri star Michael Sam was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft. (Photos by Richard Dizon, University Communications)

Research shows that 48 percent of people possess a gene variant that limits the body’s ability to eliminate excess salt after high-salt meals.

The Culbreth Building, home of UVA’s Department of Drama. (Photo by Sanjay Suchak, University Communications)