The journal bringing the work of undergraduate VCU researchers to the world Auctus, a student-run publication, publishes the best of undergraduate research covering a range of disciplines. Read more »
How do people with psychopathic traits control ‘dark impulses’? A study finds answers in the brain. By gaining a deeper understanding of those able to control their antisocial tendencies, researchers may unlock new treatments and rehabilitation strategies. Read more »
‘The Alexa of chemistry’: NSF puts VCU and partners on track to build open network The project seeks to use artificial intelligence to help scientists come up with the perfect molecule for everything, from a better shampoo to coatings on advanced microchips. Read more »
VCU researchers receive $2.5M to develop vaccines against tick-borne illnesses The vaccines would prevent Lyme disease and human granulocytic anaplasmosis, the two most common tick-borne infections in the United States. Read more »
A taste of Italy: Professor’s clinical research examines whether food really is the best medicine Salvatore Carbone, a professor of kinesiology and health sciences, is studying the benefits of a diet rich in healthy fats. Read more »
The journal bringing the work of undergraduate VCU researchers to the world Auctus, a student-run publication, publishes the best of undergraduate research covering a range of disciplines. 9/23/2019
How do people with psychopathic traits control ‘dark impulses’? A study finds answers in the brain. By gaining a deeper understanding of those able to control their antisocial tendencies, researchers may unlock new treatments and rehabilitation strategies. 9/19/2019
Using a manual wheelchair can lead to shoulder pain. Researchers want to change that. VCU’s Carrie Peterson is part of a national team seeking to improve health for patients with spinal cord injury. 9/18/2019
‘The Alexa of chemistry’: National Science Foundation puts VCU and partners on fast track to build open network The project seeks to use artificial intelligence to help scientists come up with the perfect molecule for everything, from a better shampoo to coatings on advanced microchips. 9/12/2019
How computer network models could help us better understand our sense of smell Researchers are testing how the brain distinguishes exhaled odors that originate in the mouth, which could have implications for the obesity epidemic. 9/12/2019
VCU researchers receive $2.5M to develop vaccines against tick-borne illnesses The vaccines would prevent Lyme disease and human granulocytic anaplasmosis, the two most common tick-borne infections in the United States. 9/9/2019
A taste of Italy: Professor’s clinical research examines whether food really is the best medicine Salvatore Carbone, a professor of kinesiology and health sciences, is studying the benefits of a diet rich in healthy fats. 9/6/2019