Northam announces administration appointments
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Gov.-elect Ralph Northam today announced key appointments for senior leadership positions within his administration.
Search Results for Virginia Tech research
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Scientists discover how parasite hacks into its host’s genes in plant-to-plant warfare
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Research at Virginia Tech and Penn State that has revealed how a parasitic plant utilizes cross-species gene manipulation to attack its victims could lead to a method to engineer parasite-resistant plants.
UNC study: Lidl pressures supermarket chains to cut prices at unprecedented levels
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Grocery retailers located near Lidl stores in the U.S. set their prices for key staple products up to 55 percent lower compared to markets where Lidl is not present, according to a new study released today by the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.
A place to belong: New cultural centers are gateways for campus inclusion
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A frame with the words “Mahal Kita” hangs on the wall of 140 Squires Student Center. Jaclyn Marmol sees it most every day. The words, which mean “I love you” in Tagalog, a language spoken in the Philippines, and the room in which they hang have a special meaning to her.
Scientists watch the CLOCK gene for potential epilepsy connections
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A new discovery by scientists has determined that the loss of a gene best known for its role in establishing circadian rhythms can lead to a particular type of epileptic seizures, called focal cortical epilepsy.
Hearing loss: Top causes
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The most common cause of hearing loss is aging, but the correlation is something that researchers haven’t yet gotten a good handle on.
Families who argue during the holidays may be less biased
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Does your family argue a lot during the holidays? This might actually be a healthy thing, according to a Virginia Tech professor.
Northam announces health, human resources appointments
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Gov.-elect Ralph Northam announced today that Dr. Daniel Carey will join the Northam administration as the next Secretary of Health and Human Resources.
Leading brain development, disabilities expert to open VTCRI Distinguished Public Lecture Series
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A renowned neuroscientist will talk about fragile X syndrome and related developmental brain disorders on Oct. 19 at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute.
Flint Water Crisis team brings relief to well owners following hurricanes Harvey and Irma
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It all started with a few phone calls to check in on friends at Texas A&M and the University of Florida.
