
New molecular mechanism suggests that people with obesity or insulin resistance may more easily accumulate fat
A team of researchers led by a Virginia Tech nutrition scientist discovered a molecular mechanism behind fat cell growth and expansion.

A team of researchers led by a Virginia Tech nutrition scientist discovered a molecular mechanism behind fat cell growth and expansion.

The thermometer rose in Richmond, and so did the voices of more than 600 Virginians. The heat index was no match for the commitment of Virginia’s youth.

More people die of drug overdoses than car accidents. There’s a nationwide opioid and heroin epidemic, and it’s in our own backyard.

A national research collaboration funded by the National Institutes of Health has found significant racial and ethnic disparities in breastfeeding outcomes.

Virtual and augmented reality technologies are changing the research landscape. Scientists can now be transported to any place in the universe.

Belle Grove Plantation will host the traveling exhibition To Be Sold: Virginia and the American Slave Trade from July 27 through September 25.

Shenandoah National Park will celebrate the importance of dark skies and the beautiful night skies that Shenandoah protects.

The UVA College at Wise and the MACH37 Cyber Accelerator at the Center for Innovative Technology are working to strengthen the cybersecurity industry.

Creating, and maintaining, a brand across platforms can be a challenge, particularly if the idea of cross-channel marketing and multiple platforms leave you scratching your head.

James Madison University welcomes Dr. Melissa Lubin as the next associate vice provost for outreach and engagement.
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