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A needle draws a vaccine from a vial. Dr. Brooke Christian, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at Appalachian, will use funding from a UNC System grant to research a novel strategy for drug stabilization during delivery and storage — one that would eliminate the need for refrigeration. Shutterstock/Numstocker image

UNC System funds Appalachian research on new drug storage and delivery method
Aug 31, 2018

At least one link in the “cold chain” supply of drugs could be broken thanks to research conducted by faculty at Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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The Engare Sero footprint site in Northern Tanzania, Africa. Photo by Cynthia Liutkus-Pierce

Disappearing footprints in Tanzania
Aug 27, 2018

Appalachian researchers use photogrammetry to quantify erosion at ancient footprint site

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This image displays the prehistoric Dunkleosteus — a large, armored fish that existed during the Late Devonian period, or about 380–360 years ago. Image by Jaime Chirinos/Science Photo Library
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Dr. Howard Neufeld, professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University. He is co-author of a study on ozone pollution trends that was published June 28 in the journal Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene as part of the Tropospheric Ozone Assessment Report (TOAR) project. Photo by Marie Freeman

Appalachian’s Dr. Howard Neufeld contributes to global research on plant-damaging ozone pollution
Jul 20, 2018

A study published June 28 in the journal Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene that examines global ozone pollution trends has worldwide implications for plants and key crops.

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Mitochondria (purple) surrounding cell nuclei (blue) visualized by fluorescence microscopy. Credit: Gerald Shadel

An ATM that dispenses antioxidants
Jul 16, 2018

Study clarifies dual role of protein that watches for cellular threats and repairs damage - Science Daily

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Appalachian State University professor Dr. Steve Hageman has received a 2018–19 Fulbright award and will apply methods he uses to study fossils to help determine the degree to which warming of the environment has affected the body size of polar Arctic marine organisms. Photo submitted
Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment
A typical longleaf pine ecosystem. Mature trees are approximately 200 years old. Photo courtesy of Peter Soulé