Record #:

25552

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

J. Victor Garcia-Martinez and his lab at UNC transplanted human cells into mice to study diseases particular to humans. Their human-mouse model is the first of its kind and has enabled new possibilities for AIDS research. The Garcia-Martinez lab used the model to find that the Truvada drug can prevent HIV transmission.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 27 Issue 1, Fall 2010, p12-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

AIDS (Disease); Medicine--Research; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

25503

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Ted Batemen, an associate professor in UNC and NC State’s Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, helped design an experiment with NASA. The experiment sent mice into space to study bone tissue growth. Batemen’s team found that the placebo mice lost bone mass as expected, and the drug-treated mice gained bone.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 28 Issue 2, Winter 2012, p27-29, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Biomedical experimentation; North Carolina State University; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

25902

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Bart Ehrman, professor and chair of religious studies, recently published a book about the evolution of the Bible. According to Ehrman, there are thousands of errors in the New Testament and several places where passages were added to early versions of the Bible.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 22 Issue 3, Spring 2006, p28-29, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Department of Religion

Record #:

25660

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

UNC doctoral student Darin Waters is writing the history of the Young Men’s Institute Cultural Center at the Biltmore Estate, which has offered educational programs and other services for African Americans in Asheville since 1893. Waters discovered the Biltmore Estate did not did not force African Americans to leave; rather, Biltmore was part of a mutual agreement that relied on the help of black craftsman and philanthropy.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 26 Issue 1, Fall 2009, p24-27, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Biltmore Estate (Asheville)--History; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--History; Race relations

Record #:

25880

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

UNC researchers are exploring how hypnosis can help patients with irritable bowel syndrome. According to Olafur Palsson, an associate professor of medicine, hypnosis can alleviate pain and discomfort by shifting a patient’s focus to positive and interesting things.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 23 Issue 3, Spring 2007, p32-35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

11730

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Morganton, county seat of Burke County, is OUR STATE magazine's featured Tar Heel town of the month.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 77 Issue 6, Nov 2009, p28-30, 32-35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Morganton--Description and travel

Record #:

25884

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Graduate student Christine Bixiones interviewed Guatemalan mothers on why they buy baby formula rather than breastfeed their babies. Bixiones is now working with maternal-health professionals in Guatemala to teach women about the benefits of breastfeeding and nutrition.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 23 Issue 3, Spring 2007, p44-45, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research; Maternal and child welfare

Record #:

25816

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Historian Louise McReynolds studies sensationalistic murder cases in Russia. Her analysis of court archives reveal examples of how tradition and pop culture intermingle and produce injustice. Russian judges typically sold tickets to spectators, and many of the trial transcripts were sold as books or made into films.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 24 Issue 3, Spring 2008, p20-21, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

History--Research; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research

Record #:

25550

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Martin Kohlmeier and Kelly Adams run UNC’s Nutrition in Medicine program and believe physicians should have a good understanding of nutrition. Their mission is to integrate nutrition education at medical schools and to provide an online curriculum to help medical students, residents, and doctors get the nutrition coursework they need.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 27 Issue 3, Spring 2011, p44-45, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nutrition; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Medical schools

Record #:

25800

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Physicists Yue Wu and Alfred Kleinhammes use nuclear magnetic resonance to find out if carbon-based nanomaterial can effectively store hydrogen. If so, then hydrogen tanks could be used to fuel cars and the only by-product would be water.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 24 Issue 1, Fall 2007, p38-40, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Alternative fuel industry; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research

Record #:

25830

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Psychiatrist Diana Perkins created Outreach and Support Intervention Services (OASIS) to help people with early stages of schizophrenia understand and control their illness. Patients are offered psychotherapy, group therapy, ongoing education, home visits, and support for family members.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 23 Issue 1, Fall 2006, p21-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Psychiatrists; Mental illness--Treatment; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

25725

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Harmful algae blooms often occur in China’s third largest lake, Taihu. According to marine biologist Hans Paerl, nutrient-rich sewage from wastewater plants and pollution from factories are the main culprits. Paerl is working with Chinese scientists to recommend pollution controls that could help restore water quality in the lake.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 1, Fall 2008, p38-39, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water pollution; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Institute of Marine Sciences

Record #:

25656

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

UNC researchers are developing alternatives to fossil fuels and rooftop solar panels to help solve power-grid problems. They formed the company MegaWatt Solar and designed the first fully functional solar tree consisting of units to withstand hurricane-force winds.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 26 Issue 1, Fall 2009, p6-13, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Solar power; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

25531

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

UNC musicologist Annegret Fauser completed a study on the power of classical music during World War Two. In her research, the federal government used music to combat Nazi propaganda and to serve as a form of therapy for soldiers. Her analysis of Library of Congress archives described efforts to recruit musicians, performers, and composers for army duty. Fauser found that for some people who were too old to enlist or get drafted, touring as a musician was a substitute for combat duty.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 27 Issue 2, Winter 2011, p6-13, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Music, Classical

Record #:

25736

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Terry Sullivan leads an all-volunteer team to find out what outgoing presidencies have learned, and thereby help ease the transition for incoming White House administrations. The project team interviews former staff and presents their memos to the president’s transition team.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Winter 2009, p38-41, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Political science