
Osteoporosis breakthrough: UVA IDs genes influencing bone density
Geneticists have taken a major step forward in the battle against osteoporosis by identifying two genes that play critical roles in regulating bone mineral density.

Geneticists have taken a major step forward in the battle against osteoporosis by identifying two genes that play critical roles in regulating bone mineral density.

The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum announced that Elizabeth J. “Libby” Shortt has been appointed the Presidential Library’s new head archivist.

Dan Reed, director of the Planet Forward project at The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, will speak at Bridgewater College’s Earth Day convocation on Tuesday, April 22, in Cole Hall.

So you read the story in the Washington Post about UVa. negotiating a raise for UVa. basketball coach Tony Bennett, and then you scan down to the comments section. And have to suppress the desire to smack yourself upside the head.

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) announced a new partnership with Augusta Health in Fishersville to provide clinical education for ten third year medical students, annually, beginning in August.

Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) today introduced the Small Company Disclosure Simplification Act, along with Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Alabama).

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) renewed their bipartisan push for a national energy efficiency strategy last week by reintroducing an updated version of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (ESIC).

Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced in North Chesterfield today that Evonik Industries, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies, will invest $15 million to relocate and expand its Business and Innovation Center in Chesterfield County.

After many years of research, Oticon has developed the new Alta, their most technologically advanced hearing solution currently available. Alta works in harmony with the individual way your brain processes sound, so it’s entirely personalized.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced this week that Kilgour Industries Ltd, a United Kingdom-based supplier of aircraft airframe and engine machined products will invest $27.3 million in its first U.S. operation in Henry County and create 155 new jobs.
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