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Mar 12, 2018

Computers Discover Compounds That Could Reduce Listeria’s Virulence

Researchers use computer modeling to find compounds that could limit Listeria’s virulence. 

Mar 6, 2018

Computer Modeling of WNK Kinase Inhibitors Could Give Researchers New Tools for Understanding Hypertension

Computer Modeling of WNK Kinase Inhibitors Could Give Researchers New Tools for Understanding Hypertension 
Joshua Pierce works in his lab

Mar 1, 2018

Finding New Drugs, Faster

NC State is launching a drug discovery initiative to reinvigorate the hunt for powerful new drugs. 
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Feb 22, 2018

Diversity in STEM Symposium Draws NC State Students, Faculty

Students, faculty and the public gathered to learn about and discuss topics related to diversity in STEM at the February symposium, “Making Space for Ourselves and Others.” 
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Feb 22, 2018

It Takes a Village

Go inside NC State’s WISE Village, a living and learning community for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 

Feb 20, 2018

Science and Design Collaboration Project Comes to NC State

A new project at NC State is melding science and design into engaging projects that celebrate creativity and human ingenuity. 
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Jan 17, 2018

Designing the Next Generation of Hair Dyes

New NC State database reveals promising approaches to making safer, more sustainable hair color. 

Jan 12, 2018

Researchers Show Thermally Activated Delayed Photoluminescence From Semiconductor Nanocrystals

Researchers find “control dial” for semiconductor nanocrystal systems, allowing for creation of particles with unique photoluminescent properties. 

Jan 12, 2018

Building 3-D Models of Molecules With RealityConvert

RealityConvert software creates 3-D models of molecules for research, education and drug discovery. 
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Jan 12, 2018

The Research Image Contest Returns in New Exhibits This Fall

This summer, NC State’s 2nd annual Research Image Contest showed us the unexpected beauty to be found in carpet beetles, polymer crystals and beating zebrafish hearts. These stunning images are returning to the spotlight this fall in two exhibits: a physical […] 

Jan 12, 2018

Designer Biosensor Can Detect Antibiotic Production by Microbes

Researchers engineer designer biosensors that can detect antibiotic molecules 

Jan 12, 2018

NSF I-Corps Site Boosts Commercialization

Thanks to a new grant from the National Science Foundation, NC State researchers have access to funding and support to move discoveries from the lab to the marketplace.