Tag: college of veterinary medicine

Published on Feb 5, 2019

New Computer Program Aims to Reduce DNA Contamination in Microbial Samples

A new, open-source software package created by researchers at NC State and Stanford could help reduce contamination in microbial samples. 

Published on Dec 4, 2018

Pet Safety for the Holidays

Brenda Stevens from the College of Veterinary Medicine has tips for keeping pets safe and healthy during holiday celebrations. 

Published on Nov 28, 2018

Salmonella, Gene Swapping and Antibiotic Resistance: Five Questions with Sid Thakur

Sid Thakur compared the genomes of over 200 different strains of Salmonella, looking for genetic similarities across strains. He spoke with the Abstract about what this work can tell us, and how it may help to keep us and our food supply safe. 

Published on Oct 30, 2018

A ‘Bucket List’ Experience for CVM Faculty, Students

For NC State College of Veterinary Medicine students and faculty, volunteering at the World Equestrian Games was an unprecedented opportunity to provide large-animal care and oversight at the largest sporting event to be held in the U.S. this year. 

Published on Oct 25, 2018

A Calculated Risk: Researchers Calculate Priority Index for Leptospirosis Risk in Brazil

In a bid to reduce Leptospirosis in Brazil, researchers have developed a risk-based priority index for all 26 Brazilian states, to help public health officials target areas most likely to be affected. 

Published on Oct 23, 2018

Salmonella Loves Hydrogen Peroxide – And Helps Your Body Make More of It

Salmonella is super effective in making us sick because it turns the body’s defense mechanism to its advantage. New research describes just how Salmonella does what it does. 

Published on Sep 10, 2018

Computer Model Reveals Effect of Increased Cholesterol on Specific Ion Channel in Heart

Researchers use computer model to reveal interaction between cholesterol, ion channel involved in regulating heart's potassium levels. 

Published on Aug 23, 2018

Mucosal Environment of Older Pigs Helps Newborn Piglets With Intestinal Injury Recover

Researchers find that the intestinal mucosal environment of juvenile pigs can stimulate repair of intestinal injuries in newborn piglets. 

Published on Jul 11, 2018

Summer Programs Spark Lasting Interest

Many high schoolers who attend summer programs at NC State find the experience so engrossing that they decide to join the Wolfpack after graduation. 

Published on Jun 27, 2018

Compounds Kill C. diff, Don’t Affect Other Gut Bacteria In Vitro

Compound holds promise for controlling C. difficile infections without affecting other bacteria in the gut. 

Published on Jun 13, 2018

Flipping the Switch on Itch: Researchers Identify Neuropeptide Involved in Transmitting Itch Signal to Brain in Eczema

Researchers pinpoint a neuropeptide associated with transmitting itch signals to brain in eczema. 

Published on May 17, 2018

More Education About Pet Toxins Needed, Study Finds

A recent survey conducted by NC State veterinary pharmacists found that there’s still a lot of confusion regarding which foods, plants and medications can be toxic to pets. 

Published on May 7, 2018

Researchers Find Genetic ‘Dial’ Can Control Body Size in Pigs

NC State researchers have demonstrated a connection between the expression of the HMGA2 gene and body size in pigs. 

Published on Apr 26, 2018

Scratching the Surface of Itch

Santosh Mishra talks with the Abstract about the basics of itching and his latest research project. 

Published on Mar 28, 2018

A Moveable Feast: Antibiotics Give C. diff a Nutrient-Rich Environment, No Competition

Antibiotic use creates a “banquet” for Clostridium difficile (C. diff), by altering the native gut bacteria that would normally compete with C. diff for nutrients.