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From figuring out where memories are stored to how sensory information translates to behavior, new technologies are helping neuroscientists better understand how the brain works.
The oral polio vaccine – which is no longer given in the US – relies on a live but weakened virus that can actually be passed from person to person.
The Italian parliament has been dissolved following the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi. What happens next, and why is Italy’s politics so fragmented?
According to a letter from Biden’s doctor, the president has a runny nose, mild fatigue and a slight cough. The letter also noted that Biden began taking an antiviral drug the morning he tested positive.
The negative health effects of Y chromosome loss could be one potential reason women tend to live longer than men.
Despite the popular belief that vitamin E and beta carotene supplements help prevent heart disease and cancer, the latest research suggests they do not – but the supplements do have potential risks.
Several rap songs speak on the subject of abortion from the perspective of the unborn child.
Since rap music emerged in mainstream culture in the late 1980s, politicians have derided its lyrics and imagery as violent. Over the years, rap has become an easy target to blame for violence.
The FDA’s authorization of COVID-19 shots for children ages 6 months to 4 years will bring relief for millions of parents. Pending CDC endorsement, shots for this group will be available within days.
Since rap music emerged in mainstream culture in the late 1980s, conservatives have derided its lyrics and imagery as violent. But hip-hop artists argue those images reflect urban realities.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol held its first hearing to present what it has learned during its almost year-long probe. Three scholars analyze the event.
There are 13 states with so-called ‘trigger laws’ that aim to ban abortion now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. But what actually must happen for the laws to take effect?
Research suggests that giving a person a vaccine through their nose can provide a better defense against future exposure to the coronavirus compared to a shot in the arm.
The COVID-19 vaccines continue to be effective against severe illness leading to hospitalization and death in all age groups, including children ages 5 to 11.
A newsletter sends out chronological snippets from the 125-year-old novel ‘Dracula.’ Fans on the internet go wild.
The US has frozen tens of billions of dollars worth of assets belonging to Russians and their government. A legal scholar explains why confiscating them is a bit trickier.
A pending bill in Colorado would disclose donor information to children and their parents and set limits on how many families can use a single individual’s egg or sperm.
An infectious disease doctor discusses the use, benefits and availability of a drug to prevent severe COVID-19.
When states reduce barriers for low-income children to get coverage, their mothers are more likely to be married and less likely to smoke.
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Assistant Professor of Hip-Hop, University of Virginia
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurology, University of Virginia
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Professor of Politics, University of Virginia
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Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Virginia
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PhD Candidate in Immunology, University of Virginia
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Professor of Neuroscience and Neurology, University of Virginia
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Clinical Dietitian, University of Virginia
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Research Specialist, the Miller Center, University of Virginia
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Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Virginia
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Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases and International Health, University of Virginia
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Professor of Law, University of Virginia
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Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia
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John C. Jeffries Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law and David H. Ibbeken '71 Research Professor of Law, University of Virginia
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Assistant Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Virginia
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Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia
