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Microscopic animals use mitochondrial signal to survive extreme stress
February 9, 2026
Chemistry researchers in the College study how microscopic creatures called tardigrades survive osmotic stress — sudden changes in cellular moisture — to improve cell preservation, engineer more resilient crops, and even design safer cancer treatments.
Advancing genetic treatment for pediatric epilepsy
February 6, 2026
Erin Heinzen, a professor in the School of Pharmacy, studies the genetic causes of epilepsy and other neurodevelopmental disorders to develop new therapies for children with severe, drug-resistant seizures.
Study revisits groundbreaking project on early childcare and education
February 6, 2026
A new mixed methods study by the FPG Child Development Institute will assess the Abecedarian Project to highlight which elements of the program were most impactful.
Innovating the future of esophageal research
February 5, 2026
SOM’s Evan Dellon and NC State’s Anthony Blikslager are developing animal models of esophageal diseases to give scientists a new and efficient way to investigate these conditions.
New combination therapy could revolutionize treatments for brain cancer
February 5, 2026
A team led by SOM’s Aziz Sancar discovered that combining a common chemotherapy drug with a chemical called EdU provided unprecedented survival and cancer remission in various preclinical glioblastoma models.
UNC Dataverse recognized as a trustworthy data repository
February 4, 2026
UNC Dataverse, an institutional data repository for UNC researchers, has been recognized by the CoreTrustSeal, highlighting commitment to proper stewardship and upholding the highest standards.
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Leadership transition at the UNC Winston Center
January 21, 2026
UNC Dataverse recognized as a trustworthy data repository
January 20, 2026
Researcher Spotlight
Matthew Andrews, History
February 23, 2026
Andrews discusses his class, “The Olympic Games — A Global History,” and how understanding the history and global context of the Games can inform how we view them today.
UNC Research in the News
Nicotine’s comeback is the latest wellness scam
Richard Saver, a professor at the UNC School of Law with a secondary appointment in the UNC School of Medicine, discusses medical misinformation.
Rural North Carolina counties scramble to keep up with Triangle’s wage growth
LaChaun Banks in the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School discusses the importance of removing barriers to better-paying jobs for rural community growth.
Baby wraps treated with insecticide could help slash malaria cases, say researchers
Ross Boyce, faculty member in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and UNC School of Medicine, discusses research he recently led on permethrin-treated baby wraps to reduce malaria in Africa.