Category: Editors’ Picks

The lack of information about autism’s manifestation in girls means many are never diagnosed and miss out on beneficial interventions, UVA's Kevin Pelphrey fears.

A young scientist's pioneering work could lead to a new industry of microbe "microbreweries" that will improve human health by targeting the microbiome.

An unhealthy, inflamed gut causes breast cancer to become much more invasive and spread more quickly to… read more >

On March 3, 2016, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly came home from a yearlong stay on the International… read more >

The cells may die because of naturally occurring gene variation in our brain cells that were, until recently, assumed to be genetically identical.

An antidepressant used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder could save people from deadly sepsis, new research suggests.

“We are very excited about this approval,” said UVA neurosurgeon Jeff Elias, who led the testing of the technology. “Now, patients with Parkinson’s disease will have more options if their symptoms become refractory to medication.”

Radiation oncologist Timothy Showalter, MD, and breast cancer surgeon Shayna L. Showalter, MD, are working to improve care for women with early-stage breast cancer.

In news with several layers of weird, researchers have determined that the mix of bacteria that live inside your nose correlates with the type and severity of cold symptoms you develop.

Lymphatic vessels that clean the brain of harmful material play a crucial role in the development and progression of… read more >