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Technique Expedites Chemical Screening to Prioritize Toxicity Testing

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Nov 12, 2019

Flame-Retardant Exposure Increases Anxiety, Affects Social Behaviors in Prairie Vole

This research supports the hypothesis that chemical flame retardants can adversely affect neurological development and social behavior.
Graphic of listeria in cells with and without cell-killing proteins.

Apr 18, 2019

Cell-Killing Proteins Suppress Listeria Without Killing Cells

What happens when proteins that kill cells as a defense mechanism decide to not kill cells? An NC State study reveals the answer.
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Jan 24, 2019

NC State Researchers to Invite Fayetteville-Area Residents for GenX, PFAS Study

NC State’s GenX Exposure Study will study Fayetteville residents' water, blood and urine for the presence of certain chemical substances.
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Nov 8, 2018

Q&A: Understanding and Avoiding Harmful Environmental Chemicals

In this Q&A, find out from biologist Heather Patisaul what everyday products might pose a danger to your health.
Former NC State toxicologist Ernest Hodgson

Oct 25, 2018

Obituary: Distinguished Toxicologist Ernest Hodgson

Ernest Hodgson, a longtime faculty member and pioneer in toxicology at NC State, passed away in early October.
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May 21, 2018

Researcher to Study GenX Exposure in Cape Fear Fish, Alligators

An NC State toxicologist will study GenX exposure in striped bass, catfish and alligators that inhabit the Cape Fear River watershed.
Algae blooms

Feb 28, 2018

Researchers Create More Complete Picture of Freshwater Toxic Algal Blooms

A two-year study of North Carolina’s Jordan Lake found that multiple cyanotoxins from toxic algal blooms are present year-round, albeit in very low concentrations.
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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.

Aug 22, 2017

Technique Expedites Chemical Screening to Prioritize Toxicity Testing

A new technique that can determine in seconds if a chemical has the potential to activate key genes could be used to prioritize chemicals for in-depth toxicity testing.