biological sciences

Sep 29, 2020

Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Obesity, Stunted Growth in Zebrafish

A zebrafish study shows that lack of Vitamin D in early development can lead to obesity and stunted growth.

Sep 29, 2020

Park Profile: Jonina Wrenn

Learn about 2020 biological sciences graduate and Park scholar Jonina Wrenn's experience at NC State.

Sep 2, 2020

Envisioning Research Contest Winners Show Artistic Exploration

Six entries from the College of Sciences earned honors in the university's annual Envisioning Research Contest.

Aug 25, 2020

Finding Ways to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay

For many of us, climate change means more mosquitoes.

Jun 8, 2020

From the Departments

Catch up on the latest news from our academic departments.

May 29, 2020

Metabolite Analysis of ALS Patient Blood Plasma Could Reveal, Rule Out, Possible Biomarkers for Disease

Blood plasma analysis could aid in the search for ALS biomarkers.

May 14, 2020

Center for Human Health and the Environment Receives $7.6M Funding Renewal

The NIEHS will continue to fund the center's work to understand how human health is impacted by environmental factors for another five years.

May 7, 2020

Leadership, From the Lab to the Legislature

In her time at NC State, graduating senior microbiology major Natalie Truby has made her mark on campus and for ride-share users across North Carolina.

Mar 4, 2020

NC State Receives $7.4 Million From NIEHS to Study PFAS Toxicity, Bioaccumulation and Remediation

Carolyn Mattingly will lead a new NIEHS-funded center at NC State to study environmental and human health effects of PFAS chemicals.

Mar 2, 2020

Original Cartilage and Evidence of DNA Preserved in 75 Million-Year-Old Baby Dinosaur

Researchers have found evidence of preserved protein fragments and apparent chromosomes in cartilage from a baby dinosaur.