Two hormone-like compounds linked to the consumption of soy-based foods can cause irreversible changes in the structure of the brain, resulting in early-onset puberty and symptoms of advanced menopause in research animals, according to a new study by researchers at North Carolina State University. The study is a breakthrough in determining how these compounds can cause reproductive health problems, as well as in providing a key building block for how to treat these problems. Continue Reading »
A North Carolina State University engineer has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to learn more about the microbiology, genetics and genomics behind how and why heat-loving bacteria called thermotogales produce large amounts of hydrogen with unusually high efficiencies. These microorganisms are found all over the globe in areas which are naturally hot – including volcanic sediments, hot springs and brines from deep oil wells. Continue Reading »
A gift commitment of $2.2 million from the Caterpillar Foundation and James E. Owens, Caterpillar Inc., chairman and CEO of Caterpillar, will enable North Carolina State University to expand its academic, research and outreach activities in supply chain management (SCM). Continue Reading »
Note to editors: Media are invited to view the surgery described below, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 31. Photographers may shoot video and stills from outside the surgical theatre; footage from inside the theatre will be available immediately following the surgery. Interviews with Dr. Marcellin-Little and Dr. Harrysson will be available after the surgery. The owners of the dog are available for media interviews the day before the surgery. Media representatives interested in covering the story need to contact Tracey Peake at 919/515-6142 by Wednesday, July 30. Continue Reading »
A new facility at North Carolina State University will help provide increased protection to first responders by testing their turnout gear against potentially harmful chemical and biological threats. Continue Reading »
Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered a new method for “switching on” enzymatic reactions with precise energy delivery: by using microwave radiation. Continue Reading »
North Carolina State University will open a new state-of-the-art laboratory funded by a Department of Defense grant secured by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge that will enable researchers to test and enhance protective garments worn by first responders to protect against chemical and biological agents. Continue Reading »
While some states are taking adequate steps to address the cost of retiree health-care benefits, others – including New Jersey, New York, California and North Carolina – are facing tens of billions of dollars in so-called “unfunded liabilities.” The myths and realities of this potential crisis are laid out in a new issue brief written by Dr. Robert Clark, a professor of economics and of management, innovation and entrepreneurship at North Carolina State University, and released by the Center for State and Local Government Excellence. Continue Reading »
Educating the public about nanotechnology and other complex but emerging technologies causes people to become more “worried and cautious” about the new technologies’ prospective benefits, according to a recent study by researchers at North Carolina State University. Continue Reading »
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has received a five-year, $625,000 gift from Novartis Animal Health U.S. to help support the clinical trials program in the college’s Center for Comparative Medicine and Translational Research (CCMTR).
The gift will fund a clinical trials veterinarian, a veterinary research technician, and laboratory space and equipment that will be dedicated to supporting clinical research studies involving patients in NC State’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
The clinical trials program (CTP) enables clinical investigators to evaluate novel approaches to diagnose and treat disease and deliver innovative solutions that enhance animal and human health. It also promotes research collaboration by serving as a liaison between clinical investigators, basic researchers, referring veterinarians, pet owners, and industry scientists. Program participation may help interest DVM students and residents in exploring careers in translational medicine.
“Clinical studies are integral to the advancement of veterinary medicine,” says Dr. Gregg Dean, director of the CCMTR. “Such studies investigate risk factors for disease as well as methods to prevent, treat, or cure illnesses that affect animals and humans. The Novartis gift will fund resources that are critical to helping the CCMTR ensure an effective clinical trials program.” Continue Reading »