Bioscience News | North Carolina's Bioscience Clearinghouse

Browse the list of news stories highlighting the latest bioscience research advances being made throughout North Carolina.

December 2009

Biological Catch-22 Prevents Induction of Antibodies that Block HIV
Duke University
December 15, 2009

UNC scientists coordinate study to determine link between insulin use and cancer in people with diabetes
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
December 14, 2009

Gas Improves Blood Flow and Organ Status During Minimally Invasive Surgery
Duke University
December 14, 2009

Sleep and Cancer: Uncomfortable Bedfellows
Duke University
December 14, 2009

Targeted Therapy Prolongs Life in Patients with HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Duke University
December 11, 2009

Study identifies genetic predeterminants for diabetes in African-Americans
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
December 8, 2009

UNC study shows nearly one-third of human genome involved in gingivitis
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
December 7, 2009

Discovery Makes Brain Tumor Cells More Responsive to Radiation
Duke University
December 2, 2009

Acid test: UNC study reveals both losers and winners of CO2-induced ocean acidification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
December 1, 2009

November 2009

UNC study pinpoints causes of ‘runner’s knee’
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
November 23, 2009

New Research Suggests Stem Cells from Amniotic Fluid May be More Versatile than Originally Thought
Wake Forest University
November 23, 2009

Duke Researchers Find Rapid Maturation of Neurons at Birth
Duke University
November 17, 2009

Laboratory-Grown Replacement of Penile Erectile Tissue In Animals Suggests Potential to Benefit Patients
Wake Forest University
November 10, 2009

Scientists Explain Binding Action of Two Key HIV Antibodies; Could Lead to New Vaccine Design
Duke University
November 9, 2009

New Finding Suggests Prostate Biopsy is Not Always Necessary
Wake Forest University
November 6, 2009

Study points to new uses, unexpected side effects of already-existing drugs
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
November 4, 2009

October 2009

General Anesthestics Lead to Learning Disabilities in Animal Models
Wake Forest University
October 22, 2009

Cocaine Exposure During Pregnancy Leads to Impulsivity in Male, Not Female, Monkeys
Wake Forest University
October 22, 2009

Alcohol Tolerance Switch Found in Fruit Flies
North Carolina State University
October 21, 2009

Study Surprise Yields New Target for Assessing Genes Linked to Autism
Duke University
October 21, 2009

Exercise Can Aid Recovery After Brain Radiation
Duke University
October 20, 2009

Scientists demonstrate link between genetic defect and brain changes in schizophrenia
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
October 16, 2009

Study May Explain How A Well-Known Epilepsy and Pain Drug Works
Duke University
October 12, 2009

UNC study: Children can greatly reduce abdominal pain by using their imagination
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
October 12, 2009

Common Gene Mutation Linked to Statin Side Effects
Duke University
October 12, 2009

New Approach for Growing Bone Comes from Duke Preclinical Research
Duke University
October 7, 2009

Genome Sequence Published for Important Biofuels Yeast
Duke University
October 6, 2009

UNC study pinpoints gene controlling number of brain cells
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
October 4, 2009

New Type of Genetic Change Identified in Inherited Cancer
Duke University
October 4, 2009

Less Intense Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Diabetes
Duke University
October 2, 2009

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