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Mar 12, 2026

Researchers Make Probiotic Safer for Immunocompromised Patients

An international team of researchers has modified a probiotic yeast to make it safer for use by immunocompromised people, older adults and infants.
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Mar 12, 2026

Families Want More Research on How Virtual Reality May Affect Kids

Parents want more research-based information on how VR technologies may influence brain and behavioral development.
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Mar 11, 2026

COE Faculty Members Level Up in Applied AI

The first cohort of College of Engineering (COE) faculty members to receive funding from two new award programs launched last year are expanding interdisciplinary research efforts and individual expertise in applied AI.
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Mar 6, 2026

Plant Scientists, Sensor Experts Connect to Grow Plant Breeding Solutions

An N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative workshop focuses on using advanced sensing technologies to break the plant breeding bottlenecks.
Man with robotiic device in a field of plants

Mar 5, 2026

N.C. PSI Applies AI to Solve Key Problems in Agriculture

Five research projects demonstrate the breadth and impact of N.C. PSI research to solve top agricultural challenges.
A headshot of Yin-Chun Lu standing in front of an abstract group of people that represents crowdsourcing.

Mar 2, 2026

Teaching AI to Think Like Humans

When many people think about artificial intelligence, they picture fast code and smart machines. However, Ph.D student Yin-Chun Lu wants the focus to return to people.

Image shows two, side-by-side models of the stomach, intestines and other parts of the digestive system.

Feb 25, 2026

How Studying Yeast in the Gut Could Lead to New, Better Drugs

A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for new lines of yeast that more efficiently produce therapeutic drugs.
A close up image of a quantum computer's chip

Feb 24, 2026

What Is Quantum Computing?

To talk about NC State’s quantum research and innovation, it is important to understand the fundamental principles that underlie quantum computing.
Ivan, a seeing eye puppy, eyes an umbrella as part of his training.

Feb 23, 2026

Sensor and AI Innovations Helping to Build Better Working Dogs

A recently published Science magazine article highlights the urgent need for new scientific and technological solutions that enhance working dog and guide dog training and selection. These solutions are being developed at NC State’s College of Engineering.