Scientists Mine 70 Years of Research in Search of Answers About ESP
4/30/2026
University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have scoured more than 70 years of neuroscientific research into extra-sensory perception (ESP) and identified the most promising leads for future study. Much…
Scientists Aim to Improve How We Understand Near-Death Experiences
4/21/2026
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers are working to enhance the scientific rigor of research tools to assess near-death experiences – brushes with death that often transform people’s lives.…
UVA Develops Genetic Research Tool to Accelerate New Treatments, Benefit More Patients
4/21/2026
University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have developed a new approach to genetic research that is poised to accelerate the development of treatments for inherited diseases and better tailor…
Millions Suffering Needlessly with Curable Hepatitis C
4/21/2026
Millions of Americans are still battling potentially deadly hepatitis C even though they could be cured with antiviral drugs they are not receiving, a new analysis reveals. University of Virginia…
UVA Scientists Reverse Severe Epilepsy in Lab Mice
4/13/2026
University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have used a next-generation form of gene editing to fix the underlying cause of a severe form of epilepsy in lab mice. Their…
Kratom Calls Skyrocket to Nation’s Poison Centers
4/1/2026
Calls to poison centers about kratom, a drug widely available in vape shops and gas stations, increased more than 1,200% between 2015 and 2025, with a corresponding rise in hospitalizations,…
New AI Technology to Speed Drug Development
4/1/2026
University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have developed a bold new approach to drug development and discovery that could dramatically accelerate the creation of new medicines. UVA’s Nikolay V.…
New Algorithm Can Better Manage Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
3/24/2026
A University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology-developed algorithm – paired with a continuous glucose monitor – can help users better manage their type 2 diabetes by recommending insulin-dose adjustments,…
