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Weber, who researched cancer cell signaling and directed the UVA Cancer Center, died Feb. 11 of pancreatic cancer.

In Memoriam: Mike Weber, ‘Heart and Soul’ of the UVA Cancer Center

Weber, who researched cancer cell signaling and directed the UVA Cancer Center, died Feb. 11 of pancreatic cancer.

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It’s March, which means it’s time for STAT Madness – the tournament for the year’s biggest biomedical innovation. For the third consecutive year, a UVA discovery is among the contenders.

Cancer Find Up for Year’s Biggest Biomedical Advance in a Different ‘March Madness’

It’s March, which means it’s time for STAT Madness – the tournament for the year’s biggest biomedical innovation. For the third consecutive year, a UVA discovery is among the contenders.

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Can people who have been vaccinated spread the COVID-19 virus? Is it safe to visit vaccinated relatives? What precautions should we take? Dr. Eric Houpt has some answers.

Q&A: ‘Can I Go Visit My Elderly Relatives?’ and Other Key Vaccination Questions

Can people who have been vaccinated spread the COVID-19 virus? Is it safe to visit vaccinated relatives? What precautions should we take? Dr. Eric Houpt has some answers.

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How do we account for what students have lost academically during a year of pandemic schooling? Early data has begun to shed light on where student learning stands – and how to move forward.

Measuring COVID Learning Loss

How do we account for what students have lost academically during a year of pandemic schooling? Early data has begun to shed light on where student learning stands – and how to move forward.

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More than a month after making national headlines for possessing “super antibodies” that make contracting COVID-19 impossible, alumnus John Hollis is still shaking his head.

Doctors Believe Secret to Defeating COVID May Be Inside This Hoo’s Body

More than a month after making national headlines for possessing “super antibodies” that make contracting COVID-19 impossible, alumnus John Hollis is still shaking his head.

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Only 2% of residents had antibodies by mid-August, a statewide study reveals.

COVID-19 Antibody Testing Suggests Large Majority of Virginians Still Vulnerable to Virus

Only 2% of residents had antibodies by mid-August, a statewide study reveals.

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Skin-to-skin contact prompts the human brain to send signals of comfort and ease throughout the body. “Your brain really likes to know that you’re not alone,” UVA psychologist James Coan said.

Do You Miss Hugging? Psychology Can Tell You Why

Skin-to-skin contact prompts the human brain to send signals of comfort and ease throughout the body. “Your brain really likes to know that you’re not alone,” UVA psychologist James Coan said.

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A UVA discovery revealed how the herpes simplex virus hijacks important immune responses.

Here’s How Stress, Illness and Even Sunburn Trigger Cold Sore Flareups

A UVA discovery revealed how the herpes simplex virus hijacks important immune responses.

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