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Scientists Uncover How Fermented-Food Bacteria Can Guard Against Depression, Anxiety

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may help prevent depression and anxiety. The findings open the door to new therapies to treat anxiety, depression and other mental-health conditions.
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Meet Dr. Tsai-Yi Lu, New Faculty Member in the Department of Neuroscience

Meet Dr. Tsai-Yi Lu, New Faculty Member in the UVA Department of Neuroscience
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Over 40 Faculty From Across 5 Schools Gathered for the 2023 Neurodevelopment Research Retreat

Over 40 faculty from the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Education & Human Development, Data Science, and the College of Arts & Sciences gathered at UVA's Zehmer Hall on October 12th for the 2023 Neurodevelopment Research Retreat.
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Does Dunking Your Head in Water Ease Anxiety? Ask This Professor’s Diving Mice

Feeling anxious? Quick, social media says, a cold water face plunge will help! A UVA biologist tells us if that advice is bunk or real.
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UVA Neuroscience Research Funding Has Increased by Nearly $20 Million Since 2020

In FY23, more than $53 million in neuroscience-related research funding was awarded to investigators at the University of Virginia from the National Institutes of Health.
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UVA Tracking Children Born Too Soon, To Keep Them From Falling Behind

The work with premature infants aims to best support them in their social development and education.
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2023 Neuroscience Photo Contest Winners

We received 23 incredible photo entries for our 2023 photo contest. It was remarkable to see snapshots of the diverse and exciting neuroscience research happening across Grounds.
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Using Light-Up Skullcaps, Neurologist Is Pioneering an Autism Test for Babies

In Meghan Puglia’s baby lab, mothers and their children have a stimulating way to help researchers learn more about the developing brain – while potentially helping those “on the spectrum.”
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Meet Dr. Aiying Zhang, New Faculty Member in the School of Data Science

Dr. Aiying Zhang joined the UVA School of Data Science in 2023. Previously, she worked as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University and New York State Psychiatric Institute.
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Can Ultrasound Waves Help People Quit Cocaine?

UVA Health researchers received an NIH grant to test low-intensity focused ultrasound on brain cells to reduce the desire for cocaine.
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