The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795, making it one of the oldest public universities in the United States. Known commonly as Carolina, it is the flagship institution of the 17-campus University of North Carolina system. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the university is renowned for its rigorous academics and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide array of programs across various disciplines including arts, sciences, business, and medicine, among others. UNC is particularly noted for its research contributions, with extensive programs in public health, law, and the humanities. The university’s athletic teams, known as the Tar Heels, are also widely recognized, particularly in men’s basketball, where they have achieved several national championships. UNC Chapel Hill is deeply embedded in tradition and prides itself on promoting a diverse and inclusive campus culture.
Researchers employ cutting-edge methods to create functional cells, closing the divide between synthetic and biological materials. In a new study published in Nature Chemistry, UNC-Chapel…
New findings could be useful in treatment to untwist and degrade amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers have…
Recent findings point to a key role of the gut in maintaining brain health. Results from a recent study indicate that the use of a…
Individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease experience impairments in cognitive abilities, such as memory, as well as challenges with noncognitive functions, which can result in anxiety…
The anxieties young people have about the future may be causing them to delay starting a family. Despite the worry of some regarding the decline…
North Carolina State University researchers have created an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers have developed an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine that can be administered by the patient…
Newfound black holes in dwarf galaxies shed light on the origin of our galaxy’s supermassive black hole. A team of researchers led by astronomers in…
By modifying carbon-hydrogen bonds, chemists at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill transform plastic trash into tougher, stronger material. The United States generates more…
Carolina researchers design a rapid sensing COVID-19 test to meet the challenge of tracking variants and global disease containment. GlycoGrip, a sugar-based COVID-19 test developed…
A study has shown how triclosan, an antimicrobial agent in various consumer products, causes gut inflammation in mice. Researchers identified specific bacteria and enzymes responsible…
Stanford University and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill develop microneedle vaccine patch that outperforms needle jab to boost immunity. Scientists at Stanford University…
The problem with opioids is that they kill pain – and people. In the past three years, more than 125,000 persons died from an opioid…
Carolina researchers say downward trend in college drinking could change once students return to campus. First-year college students are reporting drinking less alcohol and having…
Study shows a universal vaccine could be effective against COVID-19, SARS, and other coronavirus-related diseases. Scientists at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of…
UNC-Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry clinical trial will answer critical questions about potential of mouthwash to slow COVID-19 spread. Researchers at the University of…
Exploring new method for measuring galactic evolution of lithium. For the first time, hard-to-track lithium has been identified and measured in the atmosphere of burned-out…
Boosting immune system T cells to effectively attack solid tumors, such as breast cancers, can be done by adding a small molecule to a treatment…
Mutation is not expected to interfere with effectiveness of vaccines under development. A new study published in Science confirms that SARS-CoV-2 has mutated in a…