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Mathematical Model Could Help Correct Bias in Measuring Bacterial Communities

2019

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Sep 26, 2019

EPA Disbanded This Panel of Clean-Air Experts – They’re Meeting Again Anyway

Why science experts are convening to discuss clean air policy. 
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Sep 24, 2019

Centennial Campus, Activate!

A slew of events and activities is putting NC State's research park on the map in a new way — as a destination for fun. 
Natasha Olby tests the reflexes of a canine patient with the help of a colleague.

Sep 23, 2019

Antibody Testing Reveals Dogs Can Suffer from Same Autoimmune Encephalitis as Humans

Dogs can suffer from the same type of autoimmune encephalitis that people do. 
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Sep 23, 2019

Shining a Light on Foreign Influence

NC State employees who file conflict of interest forms are asked to report professional activities involving foreign entities. The new scrutiny comes in response to growing concern about undue foreign influence in federally funded research. 
A group of student athletes pose with Brenda Tracy.

Sep 19, 2019

Survivor Challenges Campus to #SetTheExpectation

Brenda Tracy will spend five days on campus as part of a student-led effort to combat sexual and interpersonal violence. Her #SetTheExpectation campaign has raised awareness of the issue nationwide. 

Sep 18, 2019

NSF Announces Raleigh and Cary as Testbed Sites for Advanced Wireless

NC State will lead an NSF-funded project to enhance mobile wireless networks, including the use of drones. 
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Sep 18, 2019

Suntanner, Heal Thyself: Exosome Therapy May Enable Better Repair of Sun, Age-Damaged Skin

Needle-free injections of exosomes instruct skin cells to produce more collagen, could help heal sun damaged skin. 
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Sep 17, 2019

Novel Approach to Ultrasound Raises Possibility of New Medical Applications

A new ultrasound technique provides a non-invasive way of assessing bone structure on the microscale. 
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Sep 16, 2019

Disrupting Key Protein Alters Biological Rhythms in Water Flea

Suppression of E75 protein results in longer molt cycles and reduced numbers of offspring in the water flea. 
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Sep 13, 2019

Paramagnetic Spins Take Electrons for a Ride, Produce Electricity from Heat

“Paramagnon drag thermopower” converts a temperature difference into an electrical voltage. This discovery could lead to more efficient thermal energy harvesting, such as converting car exhaust heat into electric power to enhance fuel-efficiency. 
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Sep 13, 2019

‘Soft Tactile Logic’ Tech Distributes Decision-Making Throughout Stretchable Material

Inspired by octopuses, new tech can sense, compute and respond without any centralized processing. 
Results from consumer survey of using gene drives in agriculture.

Sep 11, 2019

Public Support for Gene Drives in Agriculture Tied to Limits

First public survey on agricultural gene drives shows consumer support - within limits. 
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Sep 11, 2019

A Refrigeration Revolution — Advanced on Centennial Campus

An innovative partnership with NC State helped startup Phononic disrupt the refrigeration industry. 
Students sing at convocation in 2019.

Sep 11, 2019

Meet the First-Year Class for 2019

NC State's newest class has landed on campus — and they're already hitting the Brickyard running. Get to know four new arrivals. 

Sep 10, 2019

Mathematical Model Could Help Correct Bias in Measuring Bacterial Communities

Mathematical model could be first step toward more accurate metagenomic measurements.