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Nov 15, 2017

Cancer immunotherapy uses melanin against melanoma

Researchers have developed a melanin-enhanced cancer immunotherapy technique that can also serve as a vaccine, based on early experiments done in a mouse model. 

Nov 7, 2017

Tech increases microfluidic research data output 100-fold

Researchers have developed a technique that allows users to collect 100 times more spectrographic information per day from microfluidic devices, compared to the previous industry standard. 

Nov 3, 2017

Study shows need for adaptive powered knee prosthesis to assist amputees

Study shows adaptive robotic prosthesis could be helpful to amputees attempting to adapt to real-world situations, like carrying a backpack. 

Nov 1, 2017

Researchers receive grant to study GenX exposure in New Hanover County residents

NC State researchers will lead study on GenX exposure in New Hanover County residents 

Oct 31, 2017

Voltage-driven liquid metal fractals

Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that gallium indium (EGaIn), a liquid metal with one of the highest surface tensions, can be induced to spread and form patterns called fractals with the application of low voltage. The work has implications for controlling the shape of liquid metals. 

Oct 26, 2017

Textile engineering student helps Adidas engineer the future

Textile Engineering major Kevin Harrow has a passion for creating and innovating, both of which he was able to do during the six-months he spent as an intern working in Germany at the Adidas international headquarters. 

Oct 25, 2017

Technique offers advance in testing micro-scale compressive strength of cement

Researchers have, for the first time, used a “micropillar compression” technique to characterize the micro-scale strength of cement, allowing for the development of cement with desirable strength properties for civil engineering applications. 

Oct 23, 2017

New techniques boost performance of non-volatile memory systems

Researchers have developed new software and hardware designs that should limit programming errors and improve system performance in devices that use non-volatile memory (NVM) technologies. 

Oct 13, 2017

Top innovator, entrepreneurs honored

Chancellor Randy Woodson honors some of NC State’s most prolific and accomplished researchers for their groundbreaking work. See the full list of honorees from this year’s Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.