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Discovery & Innovation

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Discovery & Innovation
Observatory Work Showcases Historic Construction of Landmark Building
Renovation work on the McCormick Observatory has opened a window into the storied structure’s past.
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Thanks to UVA Research, You Might Live to 120. But Can Society Handle That?
Today’s grads may be tomorrow’s super-senior citizens. A biologist discusses breakthrough work, and faculty members explore the implications if we were to live 50% longer.
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Discovery & Innovation
Target of New Alzheimer’s Drug May Be Right, But What About the Target Audience?
A new drug is giving Alzheimer’s patients hope. UVA experts analyze what’s known, and ask if help might eventually come earlier.
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Discovery & Innovation
Focused Ultrasound Trial Proves Promising for Parkinson’s Patients
Of the patients who received the procedure in the randomized trial, almost 70% responded well to the treatment.
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Q&A: Is Virginia’s Famed ‘Golden Crescent’ Losing Its Luster?
More people are leaving Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. A demographer explains where they are headed.
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Study: Americans Think Things Are Worse Than They Are. How About You?
On 22 of 24 measures, people in the United States were extremely pessimistic, deeply underestimating the progress that has been made in areas like life expectancy and wages.
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Discovery & Innovation
For Your Teens To Feel Like They Belong in College, Do This Before Fall
New UVA collaborative research, published in the journal Science, could help parents who want their children to feel like they belong in college.
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Discovery & Innovation
New Seizure Discoveries Advance Efforts To Develop Treatments
UVA Health researchers found that immune cells called microglia help control seizures and aid recovery.

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