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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Telling apart COVID-19, allergies and the flu
How to tell the difference between COVID-19, allergies and the flu.
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.
Rip Currents: How to stay safe
17-year-old Paige Merical drowned earlier this year in a rip current. Her parents have made it their mission to educate beach-goers up and down the coast about the dangers of rip currents.
Hate Skeeters? It’s Going to Get Worse.
Mosquito season is getting longer, according to Climate Central
May 31, 2019