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Would you hand your 12-year-old a drug you knew was addictive, something that could disrupt sleep patterns and concentration, alter social behavior and decrease the desire to exercise? Would you give this drug if it could rewire their brains? A… read more

A $10 million gift from the Winston Family Foundation will fund a research center at UNC to examine the long-term effects of technology and social media use on teen social and emotional development. The Winston National Center on Technology Use,… read more

The University accepted on March 10 the resignation of Terry Magnuson as UNC’s vice chancellor for research. He will remain on the faculty at the School of Medicine. The resignation is the result of a report posted March 8 by the Office of… read more

Frank Leibfarth made Popular Science magazine’s 2021 Brilliant 10 roster, recognizing early-career scientists with the potential to transform the world with innovative approaches to key issues. read more

Six faculty are part of a cluster hire, involving hiring diverse faculty across multiple departments to conduct interdisciplinary research on a broad theme. read more

Researchers from UNC and Stanford University have developed a microneedle vaccine patch that outperforms a needle jab to boost immunity. read more

The funding is used to conduct research projects and experiments for external sponsors, such as federal agencies, industry partners and nonprofit organizations. read more

THRIVE planners say the program will be fully operational beginning in January. read more

Scientists at the Gillings School of Global Public Health say it could be effective against COVID-19, its variants and a future coronavirus pandemic. read more