Tracey Peake

Feb 5, 2018

New Ethics Committee Aims to Help Veterinarians Navigate Complex Care Situations

A first-of-its-kind veterinary medical ethics committee will aid care providers navigating care goals and quality of life issues. 

Feb 5, 2018

New Approach Could Quickly Identify Best Organic Solar Cell Mixtures

Researchers aim to reduce “trial and error” aspect of solar cell production by reducing the time spent on finding the most efficient mixtures. 

Feb 1, 2018

Creating an Electron-Hole Liquid at Room Temperature

NC State physicists create a "blueprint" for creating electron-hole liquids at room temperature. 

Jan 22, 2018

Placental Accumulation of Flame Retardant Chemical Alters Serotonin Production in Rat Offspring

New research shows flame retardants can have sex-specific effects on placental functions critical for brain development. 

Jan 16, 2018

Why Don’t Turtles Still Have Tail Spikes? Researchers Explain Why Tail Weaponry Is Rare

The evolution of tail weaponry in Ankylosaurus and Stegosaurus required a ‘perfect storm’ of traits that aren’t seen in living animals, which is why tail weaponry is rare even in the fossil record. 

Jan 10, 2018

‘Decorated’ Stem Cells Could Offer Targeted Heart Repair

Cardiac stem cells 'decorated' with nanovesicles find heart attack injury sites and stay there, enhancing treatment's effectiveness. 

Jan 5, 2018

Radiation Therapy Algorithm Could Substantially Reduce Side Effects, Maintain Effect Against Tumors

New mathematical model for computing radiation therapy treatments could reduce patient side effects while delivering the same results as conventional radiation therapy. 

Dec 18, 2017

Researchers Show Thermally Activated Delayed Photoluminescence From Semiconductor Nanocrystals

Researchers find "control dial" for semiconductor nanocrystal systems, allowing for creation of particles with unique photoluminescent properties. 

Dec 12, 2017

Faculty Inventors Honored

Two faculty members at North Carolina State University are being named fellows by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The new NAI fellows are Donald L. Bitzer, Distinguished University Research Professor of Computer Science, and William Ditto, professor of physics. The academic inventors and innovators elected to the rank of NAI Fellow are named inventors on… 

Dec 11, 2017

Building 3-D Models of Molecules With RealityConvert

RealityConvert software creates 3-D models of molecules for research, education and drug discovery. 

Nov 9, 2017

Study: More Neuroscience Research Articles Are Reporting the Sex of Laboratory Animals

The number of neuroscience research studies reporting the sex of lab animals increased significantly in the current decade, though sex bias remains present. 

Nov 8, 2017

“Space” Invader – Invasive Marine Fouling Species Crowds Out Natives

An invasive species of tunicate known as Clavelina oblonga crowds out and overgrows other marine fouling species and reduces biodiversity. 

Nov 6, 2017

Study Examines Hiring, Retention of Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Faculty

NC State statistician Marcia Gumpertz conducted a “snapshot” survey of time to tenure, promotion and retention for female and minority faculty in four different STEM fields. 

Nov 1, 2017

Researchers Receive Grant to Study GenX Exposure in New Hanover County Residents

NC State researchers will lead study on GenX exposure in New Hanover County residents 

Oct 31, 2017

Prenatal Exposure to BPA at ‘Safe’ Levels Can Affect Gene Expression in Developing Rat Brain

Prenatal exposure to BPA at very low levels affects gene expression in the developing rat brain.