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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte scholars have found evidence that the latest variants of H5N1 influenza 鈥� commonly known as avian or bird flu 鈥� are better at evading antibodies, including those of humans, than previous iterations of the virus.
New research from UNC Charlotte鈥檚 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.
UNC Charlotte鈥檚 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.
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.
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.
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鈩�, which uses existing streetlights to provide curbside electric vehicle charging.
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.
The Charlotte 49ers Athletics Department has announced its EverGreen Athletics Facilities Master Vision, which will integrate into UNC Charlotte鈥檚 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.
UNC Charlotte鈥檚 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鈥檚 prestigious and academically competitive scholarship program.
The key to preventing another global pandemic may be found at UNC Charlotte. Expanding upon the University鈥檚 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.
Phi Beta Kappa, the nation鈥檚 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.
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.
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.
UNC Charlotte is responding to the greater Charlotte region鈥檚 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.
North Carolina鈥檚 economy 鈥� which experienced its biggest decline since the Great Depression 鈥� will bounce back in 2021, according to John Connaughton, director of the Barings/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast.
A new comprehensive study from UNC Charlotte鈥檚 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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