news releases

Mar 8, 2021

Model May Help Chincoteague Ponies Avoid Deadly Infection

Model identifies potential hot spots for P. insidiosum in the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. 

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. 

Mar 3, 2021

NC State Announces In-House COVID-19 Testing Labs

New COVID-19 testing labs in CVM will handle all of campus' testing. 

Feb 24, 2021

After Hurricane Irma, Soundscape Reveals Resilient Reef Ecosystem

Soundscapes of coral reef ecosystems can recover quickly from hurricanes. 

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. 

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. 

Feb 11, 2021

Multi-Model Approach Could Help Farmers Prepare for, Contain PEDV Outbreaks

A three-model approach could help farmers prevent the spread of PEDV in pigs. 

Feb 4, 2021

“Stealthy” Stem Cells Better for Treating Tendon Injuries in Horses

"Hiding" donor stem cells from the recipient's immune system may simplify the treatment process of horses with musculoskeletal injury. 

Feb 1, 2021

Lactobacillus Manipulates Bile Acids To Create Favorable Gut Environment

Probiotic bacteria create a better environment for their survival by manipulating bile acids. 

Jan 26, 2021

‘Tri-Active’ Contraceptive Gel Combines Spermicidal, Anti-Viral, Libido-Enhancing Agents

Researchers have created a new contraceptive gel that contains spermicidal, anti-viral and libido-enhancing agents. 

Jan 25, 2021

Survey: Barriers, Not Demographics, Affect Willingness to Pursue Veterinary Care

Barriers to access, not race, gender, or socioeconomic status, affect decision to seek veterinary care for dogs. 

Jan 25, 2021

Wetter Weather Affects Composition, Numbers of Tiny Estuarial Phytoplankton

Extreme weather affects picophytoplankton in the Neuse River Estuary, which could impact its ecosystem. 

Jan 19, 2021

Inflamed Environment Is C. diff Paradise

Inflammation benefits C. diff in two ways: by suppressing competition and creating more resources for the bacterium. 

Jan 11, 2021

Analytical Measurements Can Predict Organic Solar Cell Stability

An analytical measurement framework could help organic solar cell manufacturers determine the best materials for stable solar cells. 

Dec 17, 2020

Study Sets Baseline for Sleep Patterns in Healthy Adult Dogs

Knowing normal sleep patterns in dogs can help future researchers understand conditions that disrupt these patterns.