Sep 10, 2012

Soy-Rich Diet Could Help Reduce Anxiety Levels

Soy-Rich Diet Could Help Reduce Anxiety Levels, International Business Times, Asian Scientist et al, Sept. 10, 2012. NC State scientists say a soy-rich diet could help reduce anxiety levels caused by certain household chemicals. Heather Patisaul, biology, featured. 

Sep 10, 2012

U.Va. participating in nanotechnology research effort

U.Va. participating in nanotechnology research effort, The News Leader – Online, Sept. 10, 2012. The University of Virginia and three other universities are partnering for research to create self-powered devices to help people monitor their health. Officials say the research center will be headquartered at North Carolina State University. 

Sep 9, 2012

Rescue group sues Great Dane owners for custody

Rescue group sues Great Dane owners for custody, Chicago Tribune – Online, Sept. 9, 2012. A Great Dane rescue group wants to keep the 28 dogs sheriff’s deputies seized from a Wilson County couple last month and is asking a judge to ban them from getting more dogs. Jay Levine,  population health and pathology, featured. 

Sep 9, 2012

Obama watching party at NCSU galvanized young supporters

Obama watching party at NCSU galvanized young supporters, News & Observer, Sept. 10, 2012. When Democrats downsized to a smaller venue for the final night of the Democratic National Convention, it gave Obama supporters at NC State University extra time to campaign for the president. 

Sep 9, 2012

National drought could force local food prices to rise

National drought could force local food prices to rise, Wilmington Star-News, Sept. 10, 2012. Food prices are likely to increase for North Carolina grocery shoppers in the near future. The culprit, experts said, is the lingering effects of catastrophic drought conditions. Mike Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Sep 9, 2012

Exposure to chemical fosters anxiety

Exposure to chemical fosters anxiety, Sify.com, Times of India et al, Sept. 9, 2012. Exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) early in life tends to foster anxiety by altering gene expression in a brain area which detects and respond to signals of danger and threats, says a study. Heather Patisaul, biology, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

New breed of ruffi-ant found in Manhattan

New breed of ruffi-ant found in Manhattan, New York Post, Sept. 2, 2012. The Big Apple has long had its unique style of bagel and distinct “New Yawk” accent. Now it has its own species of ant. Rob Dunn, biology, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Drought doesn’t have to soak your wallet

Drought doesn’t have to soak your wallet, McClatchy, Sept. 5, 2012. The Midwestern drought making headlines now will eventually hit consumers in the supermarket checkout line. Mike Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

NC State to Lead Nanotechnology Research Initiative to Develop Self-Powered Health Monitoring Devices

NC State to Lead Nanotechnology Research Initiative to Develop Self-Powered Health Monitoring Devices, AzoNanotechnology, Bioportfolio, et al, Sept. 6, 2012. North Carolina State University will head a national nanotechnology research initiative to develop self-powered devices to monitor people’s health and know the impact of surrounding environment. Veena Misra, electrical and computer engineering, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

A Blueprint For ‘Affective’ Aggression

A Blueprint For ‘Affective’ Aggression, RedOrbit, et al, Sept. 5, 2012. A North Carolina State University researcher has created a roadmap to areas of the brain associated with affective aggression in mice. Troy Ghashghaei, molecular biomedical sciences, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Taxpayers pick up tab for political pep rallies at conventions

Taxpayers pick up tab for political pep rallies at conventions, WRAL, Aug. 31, 2012. From the venues to the security to transportation, the Republican and Democratic conventions cost a lot of money, and taxpayers pick up a chunk of the tab. Steve Greene, political science, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Surveillance spyware program spreadin…

Surveillance spyware program spreading, Metro Calgary, Toronto Star, Aug. 31, 2012. Researchers say a tracking program marketed as a way for governments to track criminals is being used for broader surveillance. Xuxian Jiang, computer science, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Nutritionists Offer Up Pet Food Talking Points for Vets

Nutritionists Offer Up Pet Food Talking Points for Vets, Veterinary Practice News, Aug. 31, 2012. When it comes to pet food, sometimes the patient is the best evidence of nutritional quality, experts say. Rebecca Remillard, veterinary nutrition service, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

New, Less Expensive Nanolithography Technique Developed

New, Less Expensive Nanolithography Technique Developed, RedOrbit, R&D Magazine, et al, Aug. 31, 2012. Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new nanolithography technique that is less expensive than other approaches and can be used to create technologies with biomedical applications. Albena Ivanisevic, materials science, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Despite Drought, Some Corn Farmers Reap Bounty

Despite Drought, Some Corn Farmers Reap Bounty, NPR, Aug. 30, 2012. For every farmer who is hurting this year during the drought, others are benefiting. Ron Heiniger, crop science, featured.