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New findings on how oysters aid ecosystems
A recent study from Anne Smiley at the Institute for the Environment has important implications for oyster reef design to improve water quality and develop a more comprehensive understanding of the environmental and economic benefits of oyster reefs. The post New findings on how oysters aid ecosystems appeared first on UNC Research .
Taking AI to the movies
Computer science PhD student Luchao Qi designs tools that can help filmmakers produce realistic special effects. The post Taking AI to the movies appeared first on UNC Research .
Using gun locks at rural pharmacies to help prevent suicide
School of Pharmacy’s Delesha Carpenter and researchers at the Veterans Administration are examining how community pharmacies can help reduce suicide risk through strategies that limit access to medications or items that could be used in suicide. The post Using gun locks at rural pharmacies to help prevent suicide appeared first on UNC Research .
New codes, new hope for rare diseases
Melissa Haendel, director of precision health and translational informatics at UNC-Chapel Hill, discussed how rare diseases are becoming more recognizable thanks to innovations in standardized coding tools from UNC genetics. The post New codes, new hope for rare diseases appeared first on UNC Research .
Collaborating with local schools to strengthen kindergarten readiness
School of Education’s Annemarie Hindman is partnering with Person County Schools on a Transition to Kindergarten Toolkit, which includes lessons for parents and caregivers to help children build skills to enter the classroom. The post Collaborating with local schools to strengthen kindergarten readiness appeared first on UNC Research .
Treating health data like a public utility
In early March 2026, a new paper, “Governing real-world health data as a public utility,” was published in Science. In this Q&A, co-author and RENCI Deputy Director Becky Boyles discusses the highlights of the paper, why it matters, and what it means for research and the public. The post Treating health data like a public utility appeared first on UNC Resear