
Researchers repurpose pantry staple to fight mosquitoes
Most people know cornstarch can be used for cooking, as a stain remover and as a deodorizer. Now they can add insect repellant to cornstarch’s expansive list of applications.

Most people know cornstarch can be used for cooking, as a stain remover and as a deodorizer. Now they can add insect repellant to cornstarch’s expansive list of applications.

Cancer research and treatment for the region’s pets and people got a boost when a new computed tomography scanner was delivered to the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke.

Earlier this year, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative sought proposals for scalable pilot programs for experiential learning from member institutions across Virginia.

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and members of university leadership are reviewing operational strategies to protect public health on campus.

A James Madison University sophomore is looking forward to researching a deadly heart disease during the remainder of her undergraduate career after being named the university’s inaugural Beckman Scholar.

Virginians can now use COVIDCheck, a new online risk-assessment tool to check their symptoms and connect with the appropriate health care resource, including COVID-19 testing.

Virginia Tech football coach Justin Fuente has hired Marc Lewis to lead the program’s sports science analytics efforts.

A dose of adenovirus hits most people like a common cold – a cough, a fever, maybe a sore throat.

The impact of COVID-19 on the well-being of ethnic minority groups is still emerging; however, current statistics suggest a disproportionate burden of illness and death among people of color.

Gov. Ralph Northam has announced the sale of the Center for Innovative Technology Office Building in Northern Virginia.
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