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Leidy Klotz’s book, “Subtract,” has much to say about why we should – and how we can – think of subtraction as a way to solve problems and improve the world.

4 Ways to Use Subtraction That Could Make Life Better

Leidy Klotz’s book, “Subtract,” has much to say about why we should – and how we can – think of subtraction as a way to solve problems and improve the world.

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As the new delta variant circulates around the globe, we checked in with infectious disease expert Dr. Bill Petri for answers on increased transmissibility, booster shot timelines and variant research at UVA.

Q&A: Bill Petri on Current Research, Findings, Potential Effects of New Delta Variant

As the new delta variant circulates around the globe, we checked in with infectious disease expert Dr.

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UVA researchers discovered that natural barometers inside cells help maintain healthy blood pressure.

After 60 Years, Scientists Find the Missing Link in Our Body’s Blood Pressure Control

UVA researchers discovered that natural barometers inside cells help maintain healthy blood pressure.

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Research shows that men today produce fewer sperm than in the past, and the sperm are less healthy. In an article for The Conversation, a UVA doctor discusses what could be behind the decline.

Male Fertility Is Declining; Studies Show That Environmental Toxins Could Be a Reason

Research shows that men today produce fewer sperm than in the past, and the sperm are less healthy. In an article for The Conversation, a UVA doctor discusses what could be behind the decline.

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Climate change poses a particular risk to the giant kelp forests off our Pacific coast. A team of researchers at UVA and UC Santa Barbara are working to understand just how important the “sequoias of the sea” are to the future of a fragile environment.

Study Finds Kelp Is Key to California’s Coastal Ecosystems

Climate change poses a particular risk to the giant kelp forests off our Pacific coast.

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The new discovery could rewrite medical textbooks, change how scientists understand two important hormone receptors and lead researchers to reevaluate drug designs.

UVA Scientists Upturn Understanding of How Key Hormones Act in Cells

The new discovery could rewrite medical textbooks, change how scientists understand two important hormone receptors and lead researchers to reevaluate drug designs.

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UVA Biocomplexity Institute researchers are founding partners of a new NSF-funded national research institute that will develop solutions for some of agriculture’s biggest problems.

UVA Biocomplexity Institute Developing Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture

UVA Biocomplexity Institute researchers are founding partners of a new NSF-funded national research institute that will develop solutions for some of agriculture’s biggest problems.

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Writing for The Conversation, Justin Vesser, who led UVA Health’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts, said that vaccine warnings mean the system to report side effects is working.

New COVID-19 Vaccine Warnings Don’t Mean Vaccines Are Unsafe

Writing for The Conversation, Justin Vesser, who led UVA Health’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts, said that vaccine warnings mean the system to report side effects is working.

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