A potential new treatment of Covid-19 patients is being developed in Clayton, North Carolina. It uses antibodies developed in the immune systems of patients who have recovered from the virus.
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Wearable health technology could aid in coronavirus effort
A conversation with RTI International researcher Robert Furberg about how technology like Fitbits and smart watches can track the coronavirus.
Why vaccines take so long to develop
Researchers say it will be a year to 18 months before we have a COVID-19 vaccine.
A network of doctors offer hope to those with rare diseases
For patients with rare or unknown and potentially fatal diseases that traditional medicine can’t cure, a network of doctors and hospitals unlock the codes of DNA and offer hope.
How genetic counseling helps families
Genetic counseling helps patients make sense of their genetics. UNC Greensboro has the only degree program in the state.
This app uses a selfie to gauge your health
The face reveals more than just emotions. Researchers at UNC Wilmington have found indicators of health conditions are also found in the face. They are developing an app that uses a photo to provide patients and physicians with a guide to better health.
What hemp farming looks like
Hemp is a cannabis plant, a variant of marijuana, that until recently was considered a drug. Growing it is state-regulated, it’s a popular nutritional supplement, and it’s becoming an important crop for NC farmers.
Mushrooms: foraging, cloning and cooking
There's science behind every step of mushrooms farming: identifying wild mushrooms during foraging season, cloning the ones you like and explaining to customers how to cook them. Get an inside look at what it takes to farm our favorite fungi.
New tools for shark research
The UNC Institute of Marine Sciences manages the nation’s longest running coastal shark survey- going on 45 years. New research into shark tissues will provide new insights into the shark’s life history, movement, diet, and where it fits in the food web.
Hacking the microbiome of plants and soil
AgBiome uses the world’s largest, most diverse, fully-sequenced collection of microbes, along with new knowledge of the plant-associated microbiome, to develop microbes as crop protection agents.