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Research findings may lead to earlier diagnoses of genetic disorder , articleResearchers discovered an indication hidden in the brain that may help doctors identify children with a rare genetic disease earlier.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
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Over espresso and gelato, clarity takes shape abroad , articleThrough intensive research, close faculty mentorship, and everyday moments of cultural immersion, a three-week neuroscience study abroad program in Switzerland helps students gain confidence, clarify career goals, and imagine what comes next.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
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A new spin on ADHD treatment , articleResearchers are studying how DJing and hip-hop music production could help improve ADHD symptoms in young adults through creative, non-drug therapy.
Date: Jan 28, 2026 - -
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Researchers find new approach to reversing chronic pain , articleIn a new study published in PAIN, researchers in the School of Neuroscience erased well-established pain behaviors by shutting down an enzyme system that produces molecules known to amplify pain signals. This finding could open the door to the first new class of non-opioid chronic pain treatments in years — a potential lifeline for patients whose symptoms defy standard drugs.
Date: Jan 22, 2026 - -
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'Big Science, Small Pod' podcast: What makes seizures start? , articleNeurobiologist Matthew Weston explains what happens in the brain during seizures and how his lab is researching their genetic roots to help develop new treatments for children.
Date: Jan 13, 2026 - -
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Next-generation neuroscience studies the infant brain in motion , articleThe Human Magnetometry Laboratory at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is developing magnetoencephalography techniques to study brain activity during natural social interactions between parents and their babies.
Date: Dec 08, 2025 - -
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Scientists find ways to boost memory in aging brains , articleIn two separate studies, Virginia Tech researchers identified age-related molecular changes in the brain and adjusted them to improve memory.
Date: Oct 22, 2025 - -
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Meet the Fabulous Fralin Five , articleJoshua Drake, Nisha Duggal, Daniel English, Bryan Hsu, and Courtney Leisner were recognized for exemplifying the power of interdisciplinary research to address humanity’s greatest challenges.
Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
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When memory fades: A researcher seeks to understand aging , articleInspired by her family’s experience with dementia, graduate student Brieann Brown is exploring how something called epigenetics could protect memory and improve quality of life for future generations.
Date: Oct 13, 2025 - -
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Alum Emma Lulis shifts her game plan, moving from neuroscience to the NBA , articleLulis took a leap of faith to follow her passion in photography, setting aside her plans to go to medical school to become a social media content curator. She currently is the social media coordinator for the Detroit Pistons.
Date: Oct 02, 2025 - -
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Scientists reveal brain signaling that sets Parkinson’s disease apart from essential tremor , articleFor the first time, scientists measured dopamine and serotonin in real time in people with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. The signals showed a fundamental difference — a key step forward for treatment.
Date: Sep 02, 2025 - -
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Meike van der Heijden appointed to Dystonia Foundation’s medical and scientific advisory council , articleCouncil members are international leaders in dystonia care and research. They review research grants for funding and attend workshops to discuss the most pressing research directions.
Date: Aug 22, 2025 - -
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Neuroscientist aims to decipher mechanisms that mediate dopamine’s role in brain and behavior , articleRyunosuke Amo will study dopamine system dysfunction and how opioids and other substances contribute to it.
Date: Aug 18, 2025 - -
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'Big Science, Small Pod' podcast: How does a brain even happen? , articleNeuroscientist Meike van der Heijden of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC explains how understanding childhood brain development could guide treatments for movement disorders.
Date: Jul 08, 2025 - -
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Graduate student vies for $25,000 in final round of national business competition , articleAs one of six finalists, Kayla Scott will pitch her skin care and cosmetics brand to a Shark Tank-style panel of judges at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.'s Delta Red Tank.
Date: Jun 30, 2025 - -
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Collaboration advances practical neuroscience to make soldiers safer , articleThe collaboration between neuroscience students and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets addresses impacts of military stressors on cognitive function and training.
Date: May 08, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Michael 'Mikey' Harrigan finds purpose through innovation , articleHarrigan came to Virginia Tech inspired to pursue a career that would help people struggling with medical issues, such as his grandfather's battle with dementia. Combining neuroscience with computer science has given him powerful tools to pursue that goal.
Date: May 08, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech study finds unique brain changes linked to witnessing trauma , articleResearchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma — a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.
Date: Mar 17, 2025 - -
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Whole Health Consortium at Virginia Tech funds teams to tackle community health challenges , articleFive multidisciplinary teams received seed grants to develop community-informed solutions for better health.
Date: Mar 03, 2025 -
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