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Campylobacter Strains Exchange Genes, Can Become More Virulent and Antibiotic Resistant

Designing Healthy and Resilient Societies

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Mar 16, 2021

Tired at the Office? Take a Quick Break. Your Work Will Benefit.

"Microbreaks" help people stay engaged with their work. 
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Mar 15, 2021

To Eradicate Guinea Worm Disease in Humans, Scientists Focus on Dogs

Public health efforts almost eradicated Guinea worm disease in humans. Then the disease went to the dogs. 
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Mar 9, 2021

Researchers Use Air Quality Models to Reflect Polluted Reality in Latin America

Study shows how models can be adapted to offer insights into air quality challenges across the Americas. 
Jordan Ferguson works in the WolfTRACS lab on NC State's campus.

Mar 3, 2021

Leading the Pack Out of the Pandemic

College of Veterinary Medicine microbiologist Megan Jacob’s new in-house lab is surveilling COVID-19 on the NC State campus. 
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Mar 3, 2021

Pericardial Injection Effective, Less Invasive Way To Get Regenerative Therapies to Heart

Injecting hydrogels containing regenerative therapeutics directly into the pericardial cavity could make treating heart injury cheaper and less invasive. 
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Mar 2, 2021

Study Highlights Pitfalls Associated With ‘Cybervetting’ Job Candidates

So-called “cybervetting” almost certainly introduces bias and moral judgment into the hiring process. 
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Mar 1, 2021

Helping Students Navigate Implicit Bias

The teaching tool helps students learn how to advocate for themselves and how to navigate their own biases. 
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Feb 23, 2021

Study Finds Risk Communication Targeting Younger Adults May Have Biggest Impact

On average, the younger you are, the less you are doing to reduce COVID-19 risk. 
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Feb 22, 2021

Kittens Could Hold Key To Understanding Deadly Diarrheal Disease in Children

Kittens could be the model for understanding sometimes deadly diarrheal disease in both animals and children. 
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Feb 22, 2021

Q&A: Phthalates and Child Brain Development

Heather Patisaul talks about how phthalates can impact developing brains. 
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Feb 22, 2021

Study Suggests Teacher-Student Bonds May Be Especially Important for Homeless Kids

A strong bond with teachers may make kids more resilient. 
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Feb 17, 2021

New Tech Aims To Tackle ‘Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation’ Blood Disorder

Experimental tool addresses a blood disorder that proves fatal in many patients. 
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Feb 16, 2021

Study Sheds Light on How People Cope With Health Challenges and Medical Debt

Communication is an important part of how we deal with health and financial uncertainty. 
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Feb 16, 2021

Four-University Study Focuses on Student Well-Being During the Pandemic

The study focuses on mental, emotional and physical health, in order to determine how universities can better support their students. 
A raw turkey near a sink.

Feb 15, 2021

Campylobacter Strains Exchange Genes, Can Become More Virulent and Antibiotic Resistant

Two common strains of Campylobacter are exchanging genes, which could lead to more antibiotic-resistant and infectious strains.