Tag:health and well-being

2012年5月16日

U.S., Great Britain Share Risk Factors for Child Behavior Problems

New research from North Carolina State University shows that the United States and Great Britain share common risk factors that increase the likelihood of behavioral problems in children – and that Britain’s broader social welfare programs don’t appear to mitigate thoserisks.

May 14, 2012

研究为使用LED技术打开了紫外线消毒的门

Research from North Carolina State University will allow the development of energy-efficient LED devices that use ultraviolet (UV) light to kill pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. The technology has a wide array of applications ranging from drinking-water treatment to sterilizing surgical工具。

May 10, 2012

研究人员使用光开启基因表达

Imagine being able to control genetic expression by flipping a light switch. Researchers at North Carolina State University are using light-activated molecules to turn gene expression on and off. Their method enables greater precision when studying gene function, and could lead to targeted therapies for diseases like cancer. Triplex-forming oligonucleotides (TFOs) are commonly usedmolecules…

2012年2月23日

项目旨在改善非裔美国妇女的艾滋病毒/艾滋病预防材料

在美国，非裔美国妇女构成了数量不成比例的艾滋病毒/艾滋病案件。北卡罗来纳州立大学的研究人员正在尝试改变这一问题，领导国家科学基金会项目，旨在开发艾滋病毒/艾滋病预防材料，这些材料与非裔美国女性学院产生共鸣学生们。

2012年2月22日

魔兽世界增强了一些老年人的认知功能

For some older adults, the online video game World of Warcraft (WoW) may provide more than just an opportunity for escapist adventure. Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that playing WoW actually boosted cognitive functioning for older adults – particularly those adults who had scored poorly on cognitive ability tests before playing这…

Feb 13, 2012

Compound May Help in Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs

North Carolina State University chemists have created a compound that makes existing antibiotics 16 times more effective against recently discovered antibiotic-resistant “superbugs.” These so-called superbugs are actually bacterial strains that produce an enzyme known as New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM-1). Bacteria that produce this enzyme are practically impervious to antibiotics because NDM-1renders certain antibiotics unableto…

Feb 13, 2012

在老年人中，与认知能力相关的控制感波动

Everyone has moments when they feel more in control of their lives than at other times. New research from North Carolina State University shows that this sense of control fluctuates more often, and more quickly, than previously thought – and that this sense of control may actively affect cognitiveabilities.

2012年1月24日

Cancer-Surviving Cat Is First to Receive Total Knee Replacement

一个名为Cyrano的癌症幸存者将是有史以来第一批接受膝盖全部替代手术的猫。开创性的猫科动物将于1月26日在北卡罗来纳州立大学获得他的新膝盖。在手术前一天，1月25日，星期三，媒体被邀请与Cyrano见面，查看植入物并与之交谈外科医生…

2011年12月16日

From Superbugs To Supernovas: Research Highlights From 2011

From research in antibiotic use and superbugs, which could help us address a global medical challenge, to a supernova finding that solved a millennia-old stellar mystery, 2011 was an exciting year for research at North Carolina State University. As we prepare for 2012, we’re taking a look back at some of the interesting researchstories…

Dec 13, 2011

Microneedle Sensors May Allow Real-Time Monitoring Of Body Chemistry

来自北卡罗来纳州立大学，桑迪亚国家实验室和加利福尼亚大学圣地亚哥分校的研究人员开发了新技术，该技术使用微针允许医生检测体内的实时化学变化 - 并在很长一段时间内持续进行。time.

2011年11月28日

NC State设计新的手柄，以使抬起婴儿汽车座椅更安全，更容易

Engineers at North Carolina State University have developed a new handle for infant car seats (ICSs) that makes it easier for parents to lift the seat out of a car – while retaining a firmer grip on the handle – making it less likely that the seat will bedropped.

Nov 9, 2011

Food-Safety Expert Can Offer Tips For Thanksgiving

At Thanksgiving, small mistakes in the kitchen can lead to food-borne illness. Dr. Ben Chapman, food-safety specialist and assistant professor of family and consumer sciences at North Carolina State University, can offer suggestions to ensure your Thanksgiving meal is a safe一。

2011年11月3日

Chromosomal “Breakpoints” Linked to Canine Cancer

北卡罗来纳州立大学的研究人员发现了证据，表明犬染色体上的进化“断点”也与犬类癌有关。绘制狗中的这些“脆弱”区域也可能对人类癌症的发现和治疗有影响。当新物种进化时，它们会以“断点区域”的形式留下遗传证据。这些地区…

Oct 31, 2011

NC州举行11月18日举行第六届年度CPR挑战赛

What: The North Carolina State University community and the general public are invited to take the CPR challenge and earn first aid or CPR certification from the American Red Cross. Instructors will offer classes in adult CPR, child and infant CPR, AED and basic first aid. Who: Sponsored by NC State Campus Recreation When: Friday,Nov.…

Oct 27, 2011

NC State，Wake Forest，合作将干细胞疗法带到人类，动物

北卡罗来纳州立大学和维克森林浸信会医学中心之间的新合作伙伴关系将使人类和动物患者更快地使用再生医疗治疗。NC州比较医学与转化研究中心（CCMTR）和Wake Forest Baptist医疗中心的再生医学研究所正在为秩序集合资源to…