The NCGENE Genies
November 6, 2015
Navigating the ethical issues and medical uncertainty of genomic sequencing
Health
Health: Conquering Physical, Mental, and Public Challenges
Comprehending Chemotaxis
November 5, 2015
James Bear uncovers the intricate mechanisms that allow certain cells to move, discoveries with implications for cancer metastasis.
A Nobel Win
October 13, 2015
Aziz Sancar attributes his award-winning success to those who collaborated with him over the years.
Will Work for Water
October 5, 2015
From New Jersey to North Carolina to Ghana, an undergraduate researcher follows her passion to improve access to clean water.
The Defense Against Flu
May 12, 2015
Obesity makes influenza more dangerous. But it may also give us clues about how to stop potentially fatal flu earlier.
Cleaning up Air Quality
May 7, 2015
A UNC researcher investigates why North Carolina teachers are having trouble breathing—in their own classrooms.
Beat the Heat
April 30, 2015
As summer approaches, Maggie Kovach is finding ways for North Carolinians to avoid getting sick from the sun.
The Family Disease
April 24, 2015
Cystic fibrosis took five of her siblings at a young age. Now, Wanda O’Neal is part of a team of UNC researchers searching for reasons why. Their latest work provides insight that will help unravel why a sixth sibling with CF is living a productive life as he turns 50.
Extreme Cell Makeover
March 24, 2015
Mini-guts help researchers isolate and track stem cells to improve intestinal health.