CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 31 (TNSres) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news release: Vibhor Krishna, MD, a neurosurgeon at the UNC School of Medicine, was one of 15 researchers involved in a multicenter clinical trial showing that bilateral focused ultrasound is safe for patients seeking treatment for essential tremor, including Sally Richey and Frank George, whose stories are below. UNC Hospitals also uses this technology to treat patients wit  more

HICKORY, North Carolina, July 31 -- CommScope issued the following news release on July 30, 2024: * * * Smart, easy-to-install ESD amplifiers offer substantial upgrades for DOCSIS 3.1 networks and an incremental path to DOCSIS 4.0 * * * CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a global leader in network connectivity, announced today the general availability of its STARLINE(R) 1.8 GHz Extended Spectrum DOCSIS(R)(ESD) amplifiers announced in October. Available immediately, the BLE(R) 180 Line Extender and M  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: A canine gallbladder disease that involves the accumulation of abnormal mucus similar to that seen in human cystic fibrosis (CF) patients is caused by improper expression of the gene associated with CF in humans. The finding could have implications for human CF patients as well as for animal models of CF. The disease, gallbladder mucocele formation, is caused by the slow accumulation  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, July 31 (TNSres) -- High Point University issued the following news release: Approximately 75 High Point University students recently wrapped up summer research projects that they had conducted with 40 faculty mentors. On July 25-26, students presented their findings through culminating events that focused on building presentation and communication skills. The programs are SuRI (Summer Research Institute), SuRPS (Summer Research Programs in the Sciences), and SuRF (  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 31 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Todd Simmons Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have secured more than $100 million in research and sponsored program contracts and grants for the second consecutive year, underscoring the university's continued growth as a leading doctoral research institution. N.C. A&T faculty and student researchers brought in more t  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 31 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: The Republican Governors Association (RGA) launched a new ad in the North Carolina gubernatorial election, "Soft on Crime," exposing Josh Stein's liberal, soft on crime policies that are a threat to North Carolinians. In the 30-second spot Randolph County Sheriff Gregory Seabolt details Stein's disturbing decision to tout the endorsement of a group run by a defund the police radical just   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 (TNSres) -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Ninth edition of the state's 'Tracking Innovation' report points out additional ways more sectors and regions could improve * * * North Carolina continues to make progress in its overall innovation capacity, a key driver of economic vitality, and keeps pace with the U.S. overall. However, to increase the level of prosperity throughout the state, a larger share of th  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 31 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Researchers from North Carolina State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed a protocol for harnessing the power of quantum sensors. The protocol could give sensor designers the ability to fine-tune quantum systems to sense signals of interest, creating sensors that are vastly more sensitive than traditional sensors. "Quantum sensing shows promise for   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: A series of new reports and a scathing editorial today highlight Mark Robinson's "disqualif[ying]" record of endangering North Carolina children, squandering tax dollars, and violating the public's trust underscoring just how unfit he is to be the next governor of North Carolina. "Not only does Mark Robinson have an extreme and dangerous agenda that would drag the state backwards, but his record shows what h  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 30 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: Wake Forest University's Program for Leadership and Character will grant an additional $10 million to further help colleges and universities nationwide develop their own character education programs and initiatives. The funding comes from a new $12.4 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. which will also support coaching, resources, and workshops for faculty across the country. In 2023, Lilly Endowment  more