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Newswise: Demystifying APE1: New findings on direct activation of ATM signaling by DNA single-strand breaks
Released: 8-Aug-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Demystifying APE1: New findings on direct activation of ATM signaling by DNA single-strand breaks
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Whereas ATM signaling is well known to be activated by DNA doubles-strand breaks, this study provides new evidence that ATM signaling is directly activated by DNA single-strand breaks and activated and regulated by APE1 in eukaryotic systems.

Newswise: Using AI, CIPHER bird flu study shows greater antibody evasion in newer H5N1 strains
Released: 23-Jul-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Using AI, CIPHER bird flu study shows greater antibody evasion in newer H5N1 strains
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Charlotte scholars have found evidence that the latest variants of H5N1 influenza — commonly known as avian or bird flu — are better at evading antibodies, including those of humans, than previous iterations of the virus.

   
Newswise: Mutations do not predict the severity of current variants of SARS-CoV-2
Released: 15-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Mutations do not predict the severity of current variants of SARS-CoV-2
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

New research from UNC Charlotte’s Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks has found that the two most prevalent strains of the virus that cause COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and JN.1, are not significantly better than their predecessor Omicron at evading immune responses and causing infections despite having a high number of mutations compared to previous variants.

Newswise: UNC Charlotte to help carry on Mebane Foundation legacy through historic gift
Released: 10-May-2023 10:30 AM EDT
UNC Charlotte to help carry on Mebane Foundation legacy through historic gift
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

UNC Charlotte’s Cato College of Education, a leader in literacy instruction and research, has been selected by the Mebane Foundation to help continue its legacy of supporting innovation in literacy education in North Carolina and beyond through a five-year grant and potential endowment of up to $23 million.

Newswise: Advanced computing at UNC Charlotte indicates current antibodies effective against newly emergent SARS-CoV-2 XBB.1.5
Released: 16-Feb-2023 3:35 PM EST
Advanced computing at UNC Charlotte indicates current antibodies effective against newly emergent SARS-CoV-2 XBB.1.5
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

A team at UNC Charlotte and Tuple, a Charlotte-based genomics consulting firm, has used artificial intelligence to rapidly assess the public health implications of the newly emergent SARS-CoV-2 XBB.1.5 variant. Results from simulations run by the team indicate the antibodies currently in our arsenal are effective to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 XBB.1.5.

Released: 1-Dec-2022 1:50 PM EST
Antibody invented at Charlotte shows promise for pancreatic cancer treatment
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

An antibody that was invented at UNC Charlotte could be used to curb pancreatic cancer relapse and metastasis, a new UNC Charlotte study has found. Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common type of cancer, but it is the fourth-leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the United States.

   
Newswise: UNC Charlotte, City of Charlotte, Duke Energy win prestigious Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cleantech Award for curbside electric vehicle charging technology
Released: 10-Nov-2022 2:50 PM EST
UNC Charlotte, City of Charlotte, Duke Energy win prestigious Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cleantech Award for curbside electric vehicle charging technology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

UNC Charlotte, the city of Charlotte and Duke Energy have been named the recipient of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cleantech award by the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster for their collaborative initiative PoleVolt™, which uses existing streetlights to provide curbside electric vehicle charging.

Newswise: Charlotte researchers part of NSF-supported center investigating ‘healthier’ buildings
Released: 11-Aug-2022 12:35 PM EDT
Charlotte researchers part of NSF-supported center investigating ‘healthier’ buildings
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Could the design of a hospital or a school affect the germs that can spread within it? UNC Charlotte bioinformatics professor Anthony Fodor is part of a team seeking to find out. He is among the group of researchers undertaking an effort to better understand and improve the microbial communities of where people live, work and play.

Newswise: Charlotte 49ers Unveil EverGreen Athletics Facilities Master Vision
Released: 24-May-2022 2:25 PM EDT
Charlotte 49ers Unveil EverGreen Athletics Facilities Master Vision
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The Charlotte 49ers Athletics Department has announced its EverGreen Athletics Facilities Master Vision, which will integrate into UNC Charlotte’s overall campus master plan that is being updated. EverGreen includes substantial upgrades to existing facilities as well as the construction of new spaces to enhance the overall development of its entire program.

Newswise: 13th class of Levine Scholars to join UNC Charlotte
Released: 3-May-2022 2:45 PM EDT
13th class of Levine Scholars to join UNC Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

UNC Charlotte’s Levine Scholars Program has selected 22 young leaders from across the United States who will be the members of the 13th class of the University’s prestigious and academically competitive scholarship program.

Newswise: New UNC Charlotte research center to drive pandemic preparedness and prevention
Released: 9-Feb-2022 1:50 PM EST
New UNC Charlotte research center to drive pandemic preparedness and prevention
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The key to preventing another global pandemic may be found at UNC Charlotte. Expanding upon the University’s award-winning development of a novel COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program and rapidly growing success in bioinformatics, the University is bringing together experts to explore ways to combat threats to human health.

   
Released: 11-Aug-2021 12:35 PM EDT
Phi Beta Kappa Approves Chapter for UNC Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society, has approved a chapter for UNC Charlotte. The University joins an elite group of just 10% of U.S. colleges and universities approved to shelter a chapter.

Released: 3-Feb-2021 10:10 AM EST
Men with Failing Grades in High School Have the Same Leadership Opportunities as Women with Straight A’s
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

New research on gender inequality indicates that fewer leadership prospects in the workplace apply even to women who show the most promise early on in their academic careers.

Released: 14-Jan-2021 11:35 AM EST
UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center is One of 10 Selected Nationwide for U.S. Department of Energy Award
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

UNC Charlotte's Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) has been selected for a $3.6 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to improve the resilience and reliability of the regional grid.

Released: 13-Jan-2021 12:05 PM EST
New UNC Charlotte Academic Programs Respond to Job Market and Region’s Needs
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

UNC Charlotte is responding to the greater Charlotte region’s employment needs with three new degree programs and five new graduate certificate programs that are relevant to the current and future job market. Several will be available this spring and all programs will be open for new and current students by fall 2021.

Released: 10-Dec-2020 5:10 PM EST
North Carolina’s Economic Forecast: Steady growth for 2021
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

North Carolina’s economy – which experienced its biggest decline since the Great Depression – will bounce back in 2021, according to John Connaughton, director of the Barings/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast.

Released: 12-Nov-2020 12:10 PM EST
UNC Charlotte Study Finds Success in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Efforts to End Homelessness
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

A new comprehensive study from UNC Charlotte’s Urban Institute, College of Health and Human Services and School of Social Work shows an effective approach to ending chronic homelessness that helps those in need and benefits communities.



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