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Jan 12, 2018

Computer Models Could Allow Researchers to Better Understand, Predict Adverse Drug Reactions

Research explains what happens at the molecular level during severe allergic reactions to abacavir, an antiviral drug commonly given to treat HIV. 

Jan 12, 2018

Computer Simulations First Step Toward Designing New, More Efficient Amine Chemical Scrubbers

Molecular models aim to improve design of cheaper, more efficient amine chemicals to capture carbon dioxide. 

Jan 12, 2018

Picture This: Announcing NC State’s Second Annual Research Image Contest

NC State’s research image contest is open to faculty, staff, graduate students and postdocs. Show us what makes your work amazing! 

Jan 12, 2018

University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announced the 2016-17 class of University Faculty Scholars. The class of 22 recipients represents top early- and mid-career faculty engaging in research to present solutions to society’s most pressing issues. 

Jan 12, 2018

Researchers Tweak Enzyme ‘Assembly Line’ to Improve Antibiotics

NC State chemists have discovered a way to make pinpoint changes to an enzyme-driven “assembly line” that will enable scientists to improve or change the properties of existing antibiotics as well as create designer compounds. 
John Cavanagh and Christian Melander (right) look over Melander's latest discovery in a Polk Hall lab. PHOTO BY ROGER WINSTEAD

Jan 12, 2018

Resistance Remedies

NC State researchers battle bacteria to show that resistance is futile. 
Chemical Figure

Jan 12, 2018

Baby You Can Drive My Nanocar

Off-road driving can be challenging if you’re in a nanocar. 
Picture of results taken in a lab

Jan 12, 2018

Space, Bees and Cancer: Announcing the Research Image Winners

Simulating the aftermath of an exploding star. Capturing a bee in mid-flight. Tracking how cancer cells move through the blood stream. These are the images that captured first place in NC State’s first Research Image Contest. 
Mr. Wuf

Jan 12, 2018

5 Students Win Fulbright Grants

NC State’s newest Fulbright Scholars hit the road to teach and conduct research in Europe, Africa and South America. Learn about these extraordinary students and their work in science, engineering, architecture and the humanities. 
Dean McGahan standing

Dec 8, 2017

Meet Chris McGahan, Our New Dean

Program by program, Chris McGahan wants to create an extraordinary College of Sciences.