biological sciences

Dec 12, 2022

GenX Study Finds Chemours-Specific Chemicals in Residents

North Carolina Health News
NC State researchers found high levels of four highly fluorinated compounds in people living in the Cape Fear River basin.

Dec 6, 2022

Scientists Just Discovered That Ants Make Milk

Smithsonian Magazine
Researchers have recently discovered that ants produce a nutrient-rich liquid for other ants to feed on. “I think we’ll see a lot more studies building off what was discovered here,” said Adrian Smith, a biologist at NC State.

Nov 4, 2022

Mariana de Andrea Pereira: A Goodnight Spotlight

Biological sciences major Mariana de Andrea Pereira has found a sense of connection within the Goodnight Scholars program and the Brazilian community at NC State.

Oct 24, 2022

Gestational Exposure to Flame Retardant Alters Brain Development in Rats

Research from Heather Patisaul, the college's associate dean for research, revealed that exposure in utero to a common flame retardant altered brain development in newborn rats.

Oct 20, 2022

Alligators Exposed to PFAS Show Autoimmune Effects

A study led by Scott Belcher, associate professor of biology, revealed that some alligators in the Cape Fear river have elevated PFAS blood levels.

Oct 12, 2022

Integrative Sciences Initiative: Fostering Cross-Discipline Collaboration at NC State

The Integrative Sciences Initiative and Building will bring together students and scholars across various disciplines to transform STEM research and education.

Oct 10, 2022

Analyzing Murder Cases, Teaching Biology

As a forensic anthropologist, Ann Ross studies the remains of humans to determine their cause of death — and she's teaching students how to do the same.

Sep 29, 2022

Late Microbiologist Honored With Memorial Endowment

An endowed scholarship established in honor of the late microbiologist and NC State alumnus Carl Cerniglia will help support undergraduate and graduate microbiology students.

Sep 12, 2022

Born on 9/11

For some NC State students — including Sciences students — and their families, Sept. 11 is deeply personal.

Sep 7, 2022

Elevated Cholesterol Found in GenX Exposure Study Participants

Professor Jane Hoppin's research showed that elevated levels of PFAS were associated with higher cholesterol in the blood of study participants.