News articles from UVA Today.

Scientists Transform Beating Heart Stem Cells Into Brain Cells

Research in mice yields surprising insights into how cells develop.

Pollen, Pollen, Go Away: What You Need to Know in Your Battle Against Allergies

Are more people being hit hard by allergies this spring than in years past or does it just seem that way? Dr. Michael Nelson answers the question – and offers tips for allergy sufferers of all ages.

Here Is What You Need to Know About the New Coronavirus Variant, Omicron

Infectious diseases expert Dr. Bill Petri discusses the new, highly transmissible version of coronavirus spreading in South Africa and beyond.

Many Working Parents Are Burned Out. Two UVA Clinicians Have Advice.

Two UVA experts – a pediatrician and the director of the Family Stress Clinic – offer support to parents whose lives have been disrupted by the pandemic for nearly two years.

Research: 7 Ways to Get Students Excited About STEM

New research shows that camps and clubs effectively engaging students in STEM subjects are doing much more than providing a series of hands-on activities.

FDA Approves Focused Ultrasound for Common Parkinson's Symptoms

The pioneering UVA research provides new options for Parkinson's patients.

Antibody Cocktail Offers Much-Needed COVID-19 Protection

The drug could prove particularly important for the immunocompromised, UVA researchers said.

UVA Reveals How Gene Mutation Boosts Cancer Risk

A mutation in the UTX gene disrupts the formation of liquid droplets critical for cancer suppression.

UVA Science and Engineering Faculty Win 12 NSF Career Awards

The awards are among the most competitive and prestigious grants for science and engineering faculty in the first stages of their careers.

UVA Science and Engineering Faculty Win 10 NSF CAREER Awards

The awards are among the most competitive and prestigious grants for science and engineering faculty in the first stages of their careers.