News articles from UVA Today.

Q&A: What Is 'Interoception,' and Why Are Neuroscientists So Fascinated by It?

You know sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell – but do you know about interoception, your body's internal "sixth sense"?

3Cavaliers 2.0 Sparks Research Collaboration Across Disciplines

The program provides seed funding for research involving three UVA faculty members – at least two of whom must be from different academic disciplines.

Cancer Discovery Could Revive Failed Treatments for Solid Tumors

UVA researchers discover why a once-promising approach to treating ovarian, colon and triple-negative breast cancers proved ineffective.

A Pandemic Lesson: Older Adults Must Make Preventive Care a Top Priority

In The Conversation, Dr. Laurie Archbald-Pannone said 2021 needs to be the Year of Preventative Care, especially for older adults.

Like Peas in a Pod: UVA Astronomer's Survey of Young Stars Published

The findings offer astronomers a greater understanding of the mechanisms responsible for the formation of organic molecules in space, at the dawn of planet formation.

Scientists Scour Genes of More Than 53,000 People to Better Battle Dangerous Diseases

UVA researchers were part of groundbreaking work identifying 400 million genetic variants, of which more than 78% had never been described.

Scientists Urge Swift Action to Prepare for Next Pandemic

The international team, led by a UVA School of Medicine professor, outlined a strategy to facilitate the creation of medications, vaccines and treatments.

Lung Cancer: UVA Health Expert Helps Develop New National Screening Guidelines

The new guidelines are focused on Americans at higher risk because of their history of smoking, which is the leading cause of lung cancer.

FINAL FOUR! UVA Advances Again in Contest to Name Biggest Biomedical Discovery

True to institutional form, a last-second surge pushed UVA to victory in STAT Madness' Elite Eight. But with voting already underway, UVA is trailing in its national semifinal matchup.

Vaccines Developed by UVA, Va. Tech May Offer Broad Protection From Coronaviruses

Their innovative approach to vaccine development could lead to a vaccine protecting against many coronaviruses, including existing and future strains of COVID-19.