A West Virginia University expert said the custom gene-editing treatment that saved the life of a Pennsylvania baby with a rare genetic disorder — the first successful treatment of its kind in the world — could become common practice within the next decade.
As noise from mowers, blowers, chippers and whackers fills neighborhoods and events like outdoor concerts and fireworks displays draw crowds, a West Virginia University audiologist is warning temperatures aren’t the only thing shooting sky high in the summer months.
Heading into peak wedding season — with many people popping the question of “what to wear?” — two West Virginia University fashion researchers say, while wedding costumes vary widely across cultures and places, the choice of a wedding dress almost always carries meaning.
Two West Virginia University Extension specialists cite decline in yellow poplar trees in central West Virginia and eastern Ohio as examples of the potentially lasting effects of the 2024 drought.
Two West Virginia University experts say summer hikers who hit the trails with the right gear, plenty of supplies and awareness of predators will make the most of their time in nature.
A West Virginia University wildlife and fisheries resources faculty member says the summer months offer birdwatchers great opportunities to see and hear a diverse range of birds, including migratory species like cerulean and golden-winged warblers, especially in the Mountain State.
As warmer weather beckons everyone outdoors, a West Virginia University expert reminds people to take cover from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, which can cause deadly skin cancers like melanoma.
In this tax filing season, a West Virginia University faculty member is providing tips to simplify the process and reduce stress.
An asteroid spotted in late December 2024 caught astronomers’ eyes and simulations to determine possible orbits indicate the object could strike Earth in 2032, but West Virginia University researchers say, while the asteroid bears watching, its odds of hitting the planet are small and shouldn’t cause worry.
Offering a different kind of cold comfort, West Virginia University recreation and adventure professionals are providing tips for maintaining motivation to get moving during the winter months to support physical and mental health.