Groundbreaking Discovery Unveils Promising Anticancer Drug
Through a highly collaborative research effort led by the laboratory of Saïd Sebti, Ph.D., at the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, a team of scientists…
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), located in Richmond, Virginia, is a major public research university known for its diverse academic offerings and significant contributions to research, particularly in the health sciences. Established in 1838 as the medical department of Hampden-Sydney College, it became an independent institution in 1968 when it merged with the Richmond Professional Institute. Today, VCU houses a broad spectrum of programs through its various schools, including the highly ranked School of the Arts, the School of Medicine, and the School of Education. The university is particularly renowned for its programs in fine arts, health professions, and social work. VCU’s urban campus integrates deeply with the city of Richmond, providing students with unique opportunities for internships and cultural engagement. The university is also noted for its commitment to public service, with numerous initiatives designed to impact community health and well-being.
First-Ever Identification of Schizophrenia Risk Markers in Newborns via DNA Methylation
The ability to predict the risk of developing schizophrenia later in life may allow early detection and intervention. An international research team led by investigators…
Scientists Discover New Consequences of Drinking as a Teen – And They Can Last Decades
Alcohol misuse in adolescence is associated with poor health and unhappiness in adulthood. According to Rutgers and Virginia Commonwealth University-led research, teenagers who abuse alcohol…
Medical Marijuana? Cancer Patients Use Less Cannabis Than General Public
Study shows that between 2013-2018, as many states were legalizing recreational marijuana, cancer patients continued to abstain in large numbers. Last month, three states –…
COVID-19 Pandemic Drives “Massive” Decrease in US Life Expectancy – Largest Decrease Since World War II
COVID-19 has widened the life expectancy gap across racial groups and between the US and peer countries. U.S. life expectancy decreased by 1.87 years between…
US Deaths Normally Change Less Than 2% Each Year – In 2020 With COVID, They Rose a Staggering 22.9%
Black Americans experienced highest per capita excess death rates, while regional surges contributed to higher excess death rates from COVID-19 and other causes, a VCU-led…
Coronavirus Deaths Are Not Fake: Total Deaths Recorded During the Pandemic Far Exceed Those Attributed to COVID-19
States that reopened sooner, such as Texas, Arizona, and Florida, experienced summer surges, report says. For every two deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the U.S.,…
35% of Excess Deaths in Early Months of Pandemic Tied to Causes Other Than COVID-19
Since COVID-19’s spread to the United States earlier this year, death rates in the U.S. have risen significantly. But deaths attributed to COVID-19 only account…
Newly Discovered Protein Offers Vast Potential for Cancer Treatment
An international team of researchers has discovered a new protein called ceramide-1 phosphate transport protein (CPTP) that has the potential to aid in the treatment…