In The News
Mentions of UNC Researchers in external publications.
2 years after his death, a Vietnam-era Marine gets the honorable discharge he deserved
May 6, 2026
John Brooker, director of the Military and Veterans Law Clinic and professor at the UNC School of Law, discusses the clinicās work on the case of Raymond Dick, a wrongly discharged Vietnam veteran.
Longevity isnāt just about the latest gadget. The actual keys to a longer life are in plain sight
April 29, 2026
John Batsis in the UNC School of Medicine and the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health discusses the importance of improving health alongside increasing longevity.
Ashwaghanda, Magnesium and vitamin D: Should we all be taking supplements?
April 23, 2026
Abbie Smith-Ryan in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences and Gillings School of Global Public Health comments on the efficacy of creatine supplements.
Ancient āalien-likeā skulls have been found on every continent but Antarctica. Anthropologists are starting to figure out why
April 20, 2026
Matthew Velasco in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences discusses cranial modification among pre-Hispanic people of the Peruvian Andes and how its meanings may vary across cultures.
GLP-1s have transformed weight loss and diabetes. Is addiction next?
April 6, 2026
Klara Klein in the UNC School of Medicine discusses a recent study on GLP-1 drugs and diabetes, noting reasons for enthusiasm and its limitations.
As rare genetic disorder causes her son to regress, Carrboro mom teams up with UNC doctor studying new treatmentĀ
March 23, 2026
Joseph Muenzer, a distinguished professor, researcher and pediatric geneticist in the UNC School of Medicineās pediatrics department, talks about the treatment he has been leading for a local child with Hunter syndrome.
UNC study advances understanding of high-fat foodsā impact on memory, brain function
March 23, 2026
Taylor Landry in the UNC School of Medicine discusses his research with the Song Lab on how fried and other high-fat foods may affect cognitive function.
Wegmans is using cameras with facial recognition in stores. Are any in NC?
March 16, 2026
Rebecca L. Fisher-Gabbard in the UNC School of Government discusses the limited state law concerning facial recognition technology and how municipalities may determine its necessity.
UNC professor who studied online learning offers advice for how to make the most of it
March 9, 2026
Sophie McCoy in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences talks about ways teachers and students can maximize remote learning through chats and small groups.
Will homes be more affordable in 2026?
March 2, 2026
Eric Maribojoc in the UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business gives insight into the āaffordability rule of thumbā for home payments.