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A new theory from University of Virginia astrophysicist Jonathan Tan proposes that supermassive black holes formed from the universe's very first stars, which grew to enormous sizes under the influence of dark matter annihilation energy.
Aug 12, 2025
Popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as semaglutide may help patients shed pounds, but they fall short in improving a vital long-term health metric: cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), according to a new review from University of Virginia Health researchers.
Jul 21, 2025
Scientists at the University of Virginia have discovered that microglia—the brain's resident immune cells—act as microscopic traffic controllers, regulating blood flow through the tiniest vessels that feed our neurons.
Jul 16, 2025
Deep inside our cells, scientists have discovered a previously unknown structure that could reshape our understanding of how cellular machinery works.
Jun 25, 2025
A groundbreaking study of more than 500 people suggests that floating outside your own body might be your mind's way of protecting you from overwhelming pain—not a sign that something's wrong with you.
Jun 13, 2025
Scientists at the University of Virginia have discovered that blocking a single immune molecule called STING can prevent the cognitive decline and brain damage seen in Alzheimer's disease.
Jun 2, 2025
An inexpensive HIV medication that costs as little as $20 per month could offer new hope for millions of people with diabetic eye disease, according to results from a clinical trial in Brazil.
May 27, 2025
A class of medications commonly used to treat HIV and hepatitis B might offer an unexpected benefit: protection against Alzheimer's disease.
May 8, 2025
In a discovery that challenges conventional understanding of viral behavior, University of Virginia researchers have identified how the herpes virus cunningly manipulates our own immune defenses to trigger those unwelcome cold sores.
Feb 28, 2025
In a significant development for epilepsy treatment, researchers at the University of Virginia are launching a $30 million clinical trial to investigate whether ketamine could save patients from severe seizures that don't respond to standard treatments.
Feb 14, 2025
A new study has revealed that specific molecular changes during pregnancy may predict which women will develop postpartum depression, opening the door to early intervention before symptoms begin.
Feb 13, 2025
New research reveals that American children who report memories of past lives grow up to lead normal, productive lives, with many finding spiritual meaning in their unique childhood experiences.
Nov 24, 2024
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. A ground-breaking study, conducted by researchers from the University of…
Oct 16, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic gave the global medical community the opportunity to take giant strides forward in understanding how to develop vaccines and implement…
Oct 10, 2024
