Research
Uncovering Hidden Diversity in Human Gut Anatomy
Researchers Erin McKenney and Amanda Hale were involved in a recent study that found significant variation in the anatomy of human guts.
Tide at Farmers’ Door
Climate change is causing sea level rise and increased flooding that threatens North Carolina’s most fertile agricultural land with saltwater intrusion. NC State researchers are on the job to recommend management options to help farmers adapt.
Suppressing Agricultural Pests
NC State researchers use a gene-drive system on spotted-wing Drosophila, which devastate soft-skinned fruit.
Gut Check
Researchers have identified significant differences in the gut microbiome of female southern white rhinos reproducing successfully in captivity.
Giving Back to USAID
Soil Fertility Specialist Luke Gatiboni spent two weeks volunteering with USAID to train Uzbek farmers in an effort to return a lifelong favor.
Sustainability in Floriculture
The Cognitive Behavioral Lab is answering a call from many growers, suppliers and retailers in the floral industry who would like to be more sustainable but may not know how.
Wang Awarded $3.2M NIH Grant to Study Female Reproductive Aging
Xiaoqiu (Churchill) Wang, assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science, was recently awarded a $3.2 million grant from NIH/NICHD to study female reproductive aging and uterine health.
The Changemakers
Terri Long, Marvin Moncada and Kenny Sherin are creating life- and industry-altering change. Close the digital divide, shuck stereotypes for plant scientists and age liquor at a breakneck speed–all in a day’s work for these changemakers.
New Faculty Position in Food Sustainability
Assistant Professor Minliang Yang is creating global solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create healthier — and more sustainable — food.
Farming with Artificial Intelligence
In this episode of Farms, Food and You, we’ll dig deep into A.I. and other technology utilized in agricultural research with Jevon Smith, a research computing manager for the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative.