Latest news from University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/new-study-reveals-timing-matters-for-covid-19-boosters/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-reveals-timing-matters-for-covid-19-boosters/?sc=rsin Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:55:42 EST Timing COVID-19 booster shots correctly could greatly enhance their effectiveness, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the Yale School of Public Health. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/demystifying-ape1-new-findings-on-direct-activation-of-atm-signaling-by-dna-single-strand-breaks/?sc=rsin /articles/demystifying-ape1-new-findings-on-direct-activation-of-atm-signaling-by-dna-single-strand-breaks/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:05:18 EST 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 /articles/using-ai-cipher-bird-flu-study-shows-greater-antibody-evasion-in-newer-h5n1-strains/?sc=rsin /articles/using-ai-cipher-bird-flu-study-shows-greater-antibody-evasion-in-newer-h5n1-strains/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:05:18 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/mutations-do-not-predict-the-severity-of-current-variants-of-sars-cov-2/?sc=rsin /articles/mutations-do-not-predict-the-severity-of-current-variants-of-sars-cov-2/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:05:18 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/unc-charlotte-to-help-carry-on-mebane-foundation-legacy-through-historic-gift/?sc=rsin /articles/unc-charlotte-to-help-carry-on-mebane-foundation-legacy-through-historic-gift/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 May 2023 10:30:38 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/advanced-computing-at-unc-charlotte-indicates-current-antibodies-effective-against-newly-emergent-sars-cov-2-xbb-1-5/?sc=rsin /articles/advanced-computing-at-unc-charlotte-indicates-current-antibodies-effective-against-newly-emergent-sars-cov-2-xbb-1-5/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:35:24 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/antibody-invented-at-charlotte-shows-promise-for-pancreatic-cancer-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/antibody-invented-at-charlotte-shows-promise-for-pancreatic-cancer-treatment/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:50:03 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/unc-charlotte-city-of-charlotte-duke-energy-win-prestigious-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-cleantech-award-for-curbside-electric-vehicle-charging-technology/?sc=rsin /articles/unc-charlotte-city-of-charlotte-duke-energy-win-prestigious-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-cleantech-award-for-curbside-electric-vehicle-charging-technology/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:50:03 EST 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(tm), which uses existing streetlights to provide curbside electric vehicle charging. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/charlotte-researchers-part-of-nsf-supported-center-investigating-healthier-buildings/?sc=rsin /articles/charlotte-researchers-part-of-nsf-supported-center-investigating-healthier-buildings/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:35:13 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/charlotte-49ers-unveil-evergreen-athletics-facilities-master-vision/?sc=rsin /articles/charlotte-49ers-unveil-evergreen-athletics-facilities-master-vision/?sc=rsin Tue, 24 May 2022 14:25:53 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/13th-class-of-levine-scholars-to-join-unc-charlotte/?sc=rsin /articles/13th-class-of-levine-scholars-to-join-unc-charlotte/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 May 2022 14:45:32 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/new-unc-charlotte-research-center-to-drive-pandemic-preparedness-and-prevention/?sc=rsin /articles/new-unc-charlotte-research-center-to-drive-pandemic-preparedness-and-prevention/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:50:17 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/phi-beta-kappa-approves-chapter-for-unc-charlotte/?sc=rsin /articles/phi-beta-kappa-approves-chapter-for-unc-charlotte/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:35:29 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/men-with-failing-grades-in-high-school-have-the-same-leadership-opportunities-as-women-with-straight-a-s/?sc=rsin /articles/men-with-failing-grades-in-high-school-have-the-same-leadership-opportunities-as-women-with-straight-a-s/?sc=rsin Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:10:24 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/unc-charlotte-bioinformatics-professor-and-noted-expert-dan-janies-is-researching-how-variants-of-sars-cov-2-transmit-and-respond-to-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/unc-charlotte-bioinformatics-professor-and-noted-expert-dan-janies-is-researching-how-variants-of-sars-cov-2-transmit-and-respond-to-treatment/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:05:51 EST University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/unc-charlotte-s-energy-production-and-infrastructure-center-is-one-of-10-selected-nationwide-for-u-s-department-of-energy-award/?sc=rsin /articles/unc-charlotte-s-energy-production-and-infrastructure-center-is-one-of-10-selected-nationwide-for-u-s-department-of-energy-award/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:35:19 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/new-unc-charlotte-academic-programs-respond-to-job-market-and-region-s-needs/?sc=rsin /articles/new-unc-charlotte-academic-programs-respond-to-job-market-and-region-s-needs/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:05:01 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/north-carolina-s-economic-forecast-steady-growth-for-2021/?sc=rsin /articles/north-carolina-s-economic-forecast-steady-growth-for-2021/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:10:40 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/unc-charlotte-research-shows-price-pharmaceutical-firms-pay-for-illegal-practices/?sc=rsin /articles/unc-charlotte-research-shows-price-pharmaceutical-firms-pay-for-illegal-practices/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:15:40 EST University of North Carolina at Charlotte /articles/unc-charlotte-study-finds-success-in-charlotte-mecklenburg-s-efforts-to-end-homelessness/?sc=rsin /articles/unc-charlotte-study-finds-success-in-charlotte-mecklenburg-s-efforts-to-end-homelessness/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:10:18 EST 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. University of North Carolina at Charlotte