News articles from UVA Today.

In a Dish, a Mouse, Crafted From Stem Cells, Begins to Form

UVA researchers are making major strides in harnessing stem cells to battle disease and grow tissues and organs.

Breakthrough Research Shows Some Behavioral Traits Emerge at Birth

For the first time, UVA Babylab researchers have shown that at as early as two weeks of age, different parts of babies' brains are already making key connections and driving behavior.

Q&A: Supporting Teens as They Navigate Post-Pandemic Re-Entry

Two UVA education researchers say schools are going to have to be attuned to students' social, emotional and mental health needs as they return to school.

Q&A: What to Know About the 'Delta' Variant and Current Vaccines

The Delta variant is dominant in the U.K. and its presence is growing rapidly worldwide, but Dr. William Petri says the COVID-19 vaccines are successfully fighting the new threat.

Osteoporosis: New Approach to Understanding Bone Strength Pays Dividends

The research reveals the bone-related functions of several genes not previously known to influence bone density and, ultimately, our risk of fracture.

iTHRIV Announces Incoming 2021 Scholars Program Cohort

Seven selected researchers from UVA and Virginia Tech will participate in the rigorous training and mentorship program.

New Heart Metric May Improve Survival for Heart-Failure Patients, Study Finds

A new measure of heart function developed at UVA can identify patients at very high risk of hospitalization or death from systolic heart failure or pulmonary hypertension.

Study: Intense Teen Romance Can Predict High Blood Pressure in Adulthood

Teens who have intense romantic relationships to the exclusion of self-discovery and healthy friendships may face high blood pressure later in life.

Scientists ID Potential Treatment Approaches for Muscle Loss in Myotonic Dystrophy

The discovery could help individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 1, the most common form of muscular dystrophy.

UVA Undergrads Offer New Approach to Detecting 'Deepfake' Videos

Eerily realistic fake videos of celebrities and politicians have caused both amusement and alarm. A UVA Engineering team came up with a novel defense – and won first place in a national competition.