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This column about research appears in the University Gazette. (Contact: Endeavors, 919-962-6136.)

2008

May 2008: Understanding blood vessel formation key to cancer drug development
April 2008: Rules require public access to NIH-funded research findings
March 2008: Depression often undiagnosed among arthritis patients, new mothers
February 2008: Genetic mutation causes norovirus to evolve in fits and starts
January 2008: Fire-safe cigarettes to become the norm

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2007

December 2007: Chemist finds easier way to make common blood thinner
October 2007: Eating habits may change during pregnancy, study shows
August 2007: Coral reefs are in hot water
July 2007: Gila monster hormone helps diabetics control weight
June 2007: Researchers find how cells repair, resist cancer therapy
May 2007: Carolina students expand classroom to Southeast Asia
April 2007: Sharks keep food chain balanced, prey on rays and skates
March 2007: National study shows risks for teen workers
January 2007: Ocean temperatures affect larvae travel patterns, researchers find

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2006

November 2006: Tar Heel Certificate Program targets research administrators
September 2006: Mapping invaders in Darwin’s Isles of Inspiration
August 2006: RAMSeS debuts to aid with electronic grant filing
July 2006: Study finds sleeping patterns may relieve ‘transformed migraine’ pain
May 2006: Grant research submission process to be easier
April 2006: Study finds soda consumption linked to obesity
March 2006: Answer to eating disorders may be in the genes
February 2006: Recreational facilities not available in disadvantaged neighborhoods
January 2006: Author Kirsch uncovers little-known nuclear past

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2005

December 2005: N.C. health-care Shortage: Is there a doctor in the house?
November 2005: Fishing for answers leads Burmeister to dominant theory
October 2005: Guggenheim Fellowship to help Saikia recount cost of war
September 2005: An opportunity to engage with leading scientists
August 2005: Herbarium experts finally find name for well-known aster
June 2005: Researchers earn grant from EPA to test water treatments
May 2005: Internal Funding Database provides valuable research resource
April 2005: A web site draped in history
March 2005: Study shows soap and water are still the best way to wash
February 2005: Conference to examine globalization of the South
January 2005: Grant to enable construction of evolutionary biology center

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2004

December 2004: Advocates inspire innovative cancer research
November 2004: Wood studies abuse in relationships
September 2004: GrantSource helps find research funding
August 2004: Researchers study teens, sex, and the media
July 2004: Faculty take on challenge of editing journals
June 2004: NIH seeks to speed use of new research
May 2004: Paperless IPF coming soon
April 2004: Water and protein: building blocks of publication for chemistry major
March 2004: Coeus adds cohesion to grant proposals
February 2004: Bookies practice economics by the book
January 2004: Musical game designed by undergraduates helps blind toddler

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2003

December 2003: Researcher's bug for ants began as a boy
November 2003: Fair to showcase services for researchers
October 2003: Internet-based project makes reading possible
September 2003: Friday Center to Host "Ideas to Go" Series
August 2003: Slaves' stories told in new book
July 2003: Solving problems at sea
June 2003: Rare new lily species on display at Herbarium
May 2003: Student parlays course into documentary
April 2003: Freeze-dried platelets at heart of new startup
March 2003: Ready or not, HIPAA is coming — and soon
February 2003: URC seed grants pay off with large returns
January 2003: Law professor studies legal reforms in Niger

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2002

December 2002: Janda clarifies Slavic grammar with unusual props
November 2002: Study shows link between diet, grocery store proximity
October 2002: Researchers make statistics user friendly
September 2002: Technology brings computer imaging closer to reality
August 2002: New office created to streamline clinical trials
July 2002: Book examines Chinese attitudes toward food, sex
June 2002: Interactive maps speak to visually impaired
May 2002: Thesis examines role of Latinos in the state
April 2002: Anthropologist faces tough decision after September 11
March 2002: Anthology compiles, celebrates Southern literature
January 2002: Success of Work First still under evaluation

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2001

December 2001: Families need to make connections all year
November 2001: Research on WWII internees strikes personal chords
October 2001: Parents can help teenagers drive more safely
September 2001: Web site catalogs southeast's largest herbarium
August 2001: One step toward better treatments for CF
July 2001: Technology simulates process of painting
June 2001: Faculty members shaping public policy
May 2001: Student discovers value of social capital
April 2001: Kingsnake's mimicry helps fend off its predators
March 2001: Center offers resources on aging
February 2001: Carolina resources shed light on census dispute
January 2001: Archeophone revives long-silent recordings

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2000

December 2000: Reminiscing helps to ease aging
November 2000: Persistence pays off with new palladin protein
October 2000: Botanical garden has helping hand to heal
September 2000: Research evaluates options for long-term care
August 2000: Researchers find clue to the "French paradox"
July 2000: Professor seeks help for the "unbanked"
June 2000: Breathe easier about drug dosages
May 2000: Web puts research transfer on fast track
April 2000: Professor writes book to exercise your mind
March 2000: Learning is not one-size-fits-all
February 2000: Law addresses researcher's findings

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1999

December 1999: Professor links medicine to cultural change in China
November 1999: Programs encourage student researchers
October 1999: Study shows children watch too much TV
September 1999: Video helps families cope with end-of-life issues
August 1999: CEP faculty study Caspian Sea
July 1999: Researcher's report saves athletes' lives
June 1999: Cheap disk, high speed coming to a server near you
May 1999: Limited awards help Carolina shine
April 1999: Mapping software: it's not just for geographers
March 1999: It all comes down to presentation
February 1999: Invasive telemarketing hurts poll research
January 1999: Researchers help patients deal with pain, stress

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1998

November 1998: A cell with potential
September 1998: Office pursues professors' patents
August 1998: Internet researchers face quandary
February 1998: Helping more undergraduates benefit from research
January 1998: Speeding up the proposal review process

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1997

December 1997: Sharing Research on the Web
November 1997: Research funding continues to climb
October 1997: Log on to public-opinion resources
September 1997: Moving toward the paperless proposal
August 1997: Minority undergraduates sample academic life
July 1997: Grad student research reaches beyond campus
June 1997: The challenges of interdisciplinary research
May 1997: Timing is everything when it comes to seeking patents
April 1997: Faculty set record pace in attracting grant support
March 1997: Friday Center offers tips on planning conferences
February 1997: Tackling the writing task
January 1997: URC grants help faculty create & explore

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1996

December 1996: Outside funding drops after decade of steady increases
November 1996: Lab Safety plan serves as effective training tool
October 1996: Proposal Development Initiative helps with grants
September 1996: Fife provides campus Washington connection
August 1996: Graphics technology draws Hewlett-Packard to Chapel Hill
July 1996: Faculty compete well for research funds
June 1996: New service links faculty to scientists around the world
May 1996: Keeping researchers, agencies up-to-date
April 1996: James Rosinia joins GrantSource library staff

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