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Grant funds computer scientist's look into the hidden architecture of DNA , articleThe five-year, $2 million award from the National Institutes of Health will support Professor Alexey Onufriev’s inquiry into molecular simulations, artificial intelligence-assisted drug discovery, and the biological mechanisms behind aging and disease.
Date: Jul 14, 2026 - -
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Scientists’ credibility depends on audience and perceived motives , articleA new study identifies five audience "classes" based on people's perceptions of scientists’ credibility.
Date: Jul 10, 2026 - -
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Can obesity make the brain age faster? , articleNew research examines whether obesity accelerates memory loss — and whether the two conditions share the same molecular cause.
Date: Jun 11, 2026 - -
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Fear memories form differently in male and female brains, study finds , articleThe discovery could help explain why women are more likely to develop PTSD and may shape future treatments.
Date: Jun 04, 2026 - -
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An infusion of nature: Biomimicry and medical devices , videoLiving with diabetes is never easy. Kirubaharan (Kiru) Natarajan, a first-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech, wants to change that. When Kiru’s uncle stopped taking his diabetes medication because it was inconvenient, bulky, and embarrassing, it was heartbreaking to watch his health slow him down. Kiru knew it was time to use his engineering skills to help. Growing up, Kiru learned about the idea of biomimicry—or design inspired by nature—from the countless National Geographic documentaries he watched with his grandfather. Now, alongside Associate Professor Anne Staples, whose lab focuses on biomimicry, he’s taking a cue from insects to develop a self-powered microfluidic device for diabetics that makes insulin infusion as simple as breathing. Driven by Kiru’s love for nature and human-centered design, the device has the potential to provide life-changing impact on a global scale. Want to learn more? Visit: https://www.stapleslab.org/
Date: May 15, 2026 - -
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Award to help researchers catalyze AI-driven discovery for public good , articleDebswapna Bhattacharya, associate professor of computer science, has received a five-year, $2.1 million National Institutes of Health Outstanding Investigator Award to build on groundbreaking work to develop innovative AI approaches to decode disease and find treatments.
Date: Apr 07, 2026 - -
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Scientists identify potential new target for disrupting mosquito reproduction , articleA new study shows a single protein works in two places inside mosquito cells to regulate egg development, revealing a vulnerability that might help scientists limit mosquito reproduction.
Date: Apr 03, 2026 - -
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Experimental vaccine could help turn the tide on America’s opioid epidemic , articleResearchers discovered a way to use nanoparticles to create a vaccine that prevents specific opioids from causing their signature addictive high. They hope this can be used to curb opioid overdose deaths.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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AI microscope flips the popular understanding of cell movement , articleCell movement is a complex study, and Amrinder Nain is leading a team that has unveiled new insights into some of the biggest factors.
Date: Jan 21, 2026 - -
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Class of 2025: Kaylee Petraccione harnesses a series of ‘firsts’ to advance disease research , articlePetraccione says one of the most meaningful moments of her life is when her advisor shook her hand and said, 'Congratulations, doctor.' "As a first-generation student, that moment was emotional beyond words and something I will never forget.”
Date: Dec 08, 2025 - -
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Scientists find ways to boost memory in aging brains , article
In two separate studies, Virginia Tech researchers identified age-related molecular changes in the brain and adjusted them to improve memory.
Date: Oct 22, 2025 - -
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A smarter way to control mosquitoes , articleScientists have developed a new method to separate nonbiting male mosquitoes from disease-carrying females, a breakthrough that could make mosquito control faster, cheaper, and easier to scale.
Date: Sep 22, 2025 - -
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The biology behind uncontrolled aggression: How does early-life trauma shape brain circuit function? , articleNeuroscientist Sora Shin of the Fralin Biomedical Research received a $3.2 million grant to study how child abuse and neglect rewires the brain.
Date: Jul 22, 2025 - -
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New study shines a light on nieces and nephews caring for relatives with dementia , articleVirginia Tech's Karen Roberto and Tina Savla conducted the first in-depth examination of this often unnoticed group in caregiving research.
Date: Jun 16, 2025 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Bryan Hsu talks about the role of bacteriophages in the gut , articleHsu explained the role of bacteriophages, commonly called phages, in the gut microbiome as well as their potential in phage therapy and the potential as a tool against antibiotic resistance.
Date: May 12, 2025 - -
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Bacteria’s mysterious viruses can fan flames of antibiotic damage, according to new model , articleVirginia Tech biologists developed a mouse model that allows researchers to eliminate and revive bacteria-eating virus communities without affecting the gut bacteria. Using the model, researchers discovered that the viruses can exacerbate collateral damage from antibiotics.
Date: Apr 28, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech study finds unique brain changes linked to witnessing trauma , articleResearchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma — a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.
Date: Mar 17, 2025 - -
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Researchers receive $2.17 million grant to study noninvasive treatment for traumatic brain injury symptoms , articleFunding from the National Institutes of Health will allow the team to investigate how a technique called cranial osteopathic manual manipulation might affect brain fluid motion and help balance the autonomic nervous system.
Date: Mar 14, 2025 - -
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Advancing rigor in research , articleVirginia Tech is strengthening research rigor and reproducibility by providing free, expert-developed educational modules aimed at closing critical training gaps.
Date: Mar 04, 2025 - -
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Novel research reveals how adversity shapes the developing brain and its connection to future health risks , articleFindings from a longitudinal study led by two Virginia Tech researchers found that negative childhood experiences can lead to delayed brain development in teens and increase the likelihood of future health problems.
Date: Feb 21, 2025 -
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