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Biological Sciences

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Jul 26, 2024

Array Pinpoints Imprinted Genes with Potential Links to Disease

New array is a cost-effective, efficient method for exploring links between environmental exposures and genes.

Jul 23, 2024

Nanoscopic Imaging Aids in Understanding Protein, Tissue Preservation in Ancient Bones

Nanoscopic 3D imaging could be a shortcut for picking fossils most likely to preserve proteins or DNA.

Jul 9, 2024

Life Underground Suited New Dinosaur Fine

A new dinosaur, Fona herzogae, probably lived underground.

Jun 20, 2024

Physicist Kemper Named Associate Dean for Research

Alexander “Lex” Kemper, an accomplished physicist who has been an NC State faculty member for nearly a decade, has been named associate dean for research for the College of Sciences.
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Jun 17, 2024

Jeff Yoder Named Professor of Biological Sciences and Executive Director of Genetics and Genomics Academy

In his role as executive director, Yoder will work as part of a team of interdisciplinary leaders within the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs. 
Christina Zakas

Jun 13, 2024

Biologist Zakas Receives NSF CAREER Award

Christina Zakas, an assistant professor of biological sciences, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation.

Bruce Schulte working on a fence

Jun 10, 2024

Biologist Schulte Named Head of Biological Sciences at NC State

Schulte joins NC State from Western Kentucky University, where he has been serving as associate vice president for strategy, performance and accountability and university distinguished professor.
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May 16, 2024

Study Explores Role of Epigenetics, Environment in Differing Alzheimer’s Risk Between Black and White Communities

Environmentally caused alterations to genes can affect Alzheimer's risk.
Students participate in on-campus activities for NC State's annual Day of Giving

Apr 30, 2024

College Raises Record $3.4 Million on NC State’s Day of Giving

Alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students showed their support for the College of Sciences on NC State’s Day of Giving this year.
Two-lined spittlebug, Prosapia bicincta,filmed at 6,000 frames per second.

Apr 26, 2024

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