Researchers collaborating with National Institutes of Health to develop nonopioid drug for chronic pain
Researchers from the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience are teaming with the University of California San Diego and the U.S. National Institutes of Health to develop a drug –- now in its earliest stages -– that can treat certain types of...
11-Dec-2018 8:05 AM EST
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Early education intervention has long-lasting, positive effects on social behavior, scientists say
Adults who received early life, intensive childhood educational intervention display high levels of fairness in social interactions more than 40 years later, even if being fair comes at a high personal cost, according to Virginia Tech Carilion...
16-Nov-2018 12:05 PM EST
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Researchers discover how 'cryptic' connections in disease transmission influence epidemics
A new study by researchers of disease transmission in bats has broad implications for understanding hidden connections that can spread diseases between species and lead to large-scale outbreaks.
16-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
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Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria Helps Attract Amazon to Washington D.C. region
The project is transformational for higher education in Virginia and creates a high-tech talent pipeline of graduate students for the entire D.C region.
13-Nov-2018 10:15 AM EST
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Surface Water and Flood Dynamics Increase Population Vulnerability to Waterborne Disease and Climate Change
They discovered that increases in diarrheal disease cases were closely tied to periods of rainfall, flood recession, and changes in surface water quality, with a 1 meter drop in river height in the dry season associated with a staggering 16.7...
2-Nov-2018 2:00 PM EDT
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VTCRI scientists find that sensory neurons can be used to discover therapies for ALS
Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists' discovery in today’s Scientific Reports indicates that studying sensory neurons could provide new mechanistic insights to prevent, slow, or even reverse ALS.
8-Nov-2018 7:05 AM EST
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Study Buckles Down on Child Car Seat Use in Ride-Share Vehicles
The average Uber or Lyft vehicle does not generally come equipped with a car seat, and only in certain cities is it an option to request one.
30-Oct-2018 2:40 PM EDT
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Welcome to the Beatles: Virginia Tech students publish fresh perspectives on the Fab Four
18 Virginia Tech history students recently collaborated on writing and editing a book on the iconic rock band, the Beatles. Available now online as an eBook and for purchase through Amazon, “Welcome to the Beatles” brings fresh perspectives on...
27-Sep-2018 11:05 AM EDT
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Avoiding the ER when enjoying the cold weather outdoors
18-Dec-2018 10:05 AM EST
Cybersecurity expert: 10 tips for protecting kids’ privacy when using electronic toys
13-Dec-2018 8:05 AM EST
Virginia Tech researcher offers tips for breaking bread over the holidays
12-Dec-2018 7:05 AM EST
10 Tips for a More Sustainable Holiday Season
11-Dec-2018 8:05 AM EST
New study finds employee incentives can lead to unethical behavior in the workplace
10-Dec-2018 2:05 PM EST
Virginia Tech experts available to discuss National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 2-8
5-Dec-2018 11:05 AM EST
Bush’s genteel manner no match for today’s slash-and-burn political environment
1-Dec-2018 8:05 AM EST
Holiday office parties without regrets; setting guidelines for acceptable behavior
30-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
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