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Katelyn Brandt

Jan 18, 2018

Working With the Game-Changer Known as CRISPR

Graduate student Katelyn Brandt came to NC State to get in on the cutting edge of research involving a new gene-editing technique called CRISPR.

Jan 17, 2018

Why Don’t Turtles Still Have Tail Spikes? Researchers Explain Why Tail Weaponry Is Rare

A new study explains how the evolution of tail weaponry in dinosaurs required a perfect storm of traits not seen in living animals today.

Dec 18, 2017

Researchers Show Thermally Activated Delayed Photoluminescence From Semiconductor Nanocrystals

Researchers have found a "control dial" for semiconductor nanocrystal systems, allowing for creation of particles with unique photoluminescent properties.

Dec 11, 2017

Using New Technologies to Preserve Wildlife and Wild Spaces

Sciences students are working with others at NC State and Namibian partners to use new technologies to better study and protect African wildlife.

Chris Osburn

Dec 4, 2017

Protecting Water Quality

Chris Osburn studies the chemistry of lake ecosystems to gather information that policymakers can use to protect water quality.

Michael Bereman in front of a computer screen with research data

Dec 4, 2017

His Disease, His Mission

Undeterred by a devastating diagnosis, NC State scientist Michael Bereman is taking the battle to ALS.

Nov 9, 2017

More Neuroscience Research Articles Are Reporting the Sex of Laboratory Animals

An NC State study found progress in addressing both males and females in neuroscience research but highlights the need for improved research design.

Nov 8, 2017

“Space” Invader: Invasive Marine Fouling Species Crowds Out Natives

An invasive species of tunicate known as Clavelina oblonga crowds out and overgrows other marine fouling species and reduces biodiversity.

NC State Belltower

Nov 6, 2017

Researchers Receive Grant to Study GenX Exposure in New Hanover County Residents

NC State researchers will lead a new study on GenX exposure in New Hanover County residents.

Nov 6, 2017

Prenatal Exposure to BPA at ‘Safe’ Levels Can Affect Gene Expression in Developing Rat Brain

New research finds that prenatal exposure to BPA at very low levels affects gene expression in the developing rat brain.