Tag: news releases

Published on Nov 12, 2019

Flame-Retardant Exposure Increases Anxiety, Affects Social Behaviors in Prairie Vole

Early life exposure to a common flame-retardant increases anxiety and affects socioemotional behaviors in prairie voles. 

Published on Oct 30, 2019

Tumors Turn Gut ‘Brain Cells’ Into Tumor Growth Promoters

When enteric glial cells are exposed to secretions from colon tumors, the glial cells convert into promoters of tumor growth. 

Published on Oct 21, 2019

Gimme Six! Researchers Discover Aye-Aye’s Extra Finger

A study led by NC State researchers has discovered the first accessory digit ever found on a primate. 

Published on Oct 17, 2019

NC State to Hold Open House for Prospective Students on Oct. 19

NC State's Open House provides a preview of campus life. 

Published on Sep 26, 2019

Inflammation Amps Up Neurite Growth, Gene Expression Involved in Heat, Cold Sensitivity

Inflammation increases growth in neurons that sense hot and cold. 

Published on 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. 

Published on 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. 

Published on 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. 

Published on Sep 10, 2019

Mathematical Model Could Help Correct Bias in Measuring Bacterial Communities

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

Published on Aug 13, 2019

Not Just Genes: Environment Also Shaped Population Variation in First Americans

Genes and environment drove population divergence in first Americans. 

Published on Aug 5, 2019

Researchers Forecast Failure in Disordered Materials

Two dimensional lattice helps forecast likely points of failure in disordered materials. 

Published on Jun 24, 2019

Researchers Create Multi-Junction Solar Cells from Off-the-Shelf Components

New approach creates multi-junction solar cells with off-the-shelf components. 

Published on Jun 13, 2019

Salmonella Resistant to Antibiotics of Last Resort Found in U.S.

A gene that gives Salmonella resistance to antibiotics of last resort has been found in a sample taken from a human patient in the U.S. 

Published on Jun 11, 2019

‘Sandwich’ Structure Key to Thin LSMO Films Retaining Magnetic Properties

LSMO, a promising material for spintronic devices, retains its magnetic properties in atomically thin layers if it is “sandwiched” between two layers of a different ceramic oxide, LSCO. 

Published on May 29, 2019

Model Identifies High-Risk Areas for Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle

Researchers have combined two separate computer models to identify areas at highest risk for outbreaks of lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) in cattle.