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UNC Charlotte’s Reitzel Lab collaborated on a new research study led by Ph.D. candidate Ton Sharoni and Yehu Moran, Ph.D., at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, the article “An ancient anthozoan protein reveals an alternative evolutionary path of antiviral signalling” challenges long-held assumptions about the evolution of immune systems […]

New research from the Klein College of Science’s Luo Lab was highlighted in The Microbiologist’s article “Hidden viruses reshape one of Earth’s largest carbon systems, study finds.” Elaine Luo, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, leads UNC Charlotte’s Microbial Ecology Lab, which studies microbial communities using metagenomics, field sampling, experimentation and computational […]

Jeff Gillman, Ph.D., director of UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens, was interviewed by Country Living for “Does Boiling Water Really Kill Weeds? Experts Say Not Quite.” Boiling water may make weeds wilt on contact, but horticultural experts say it’s neither effective nor safe as a long‑term weed control method. Water hot enough to scorch plant tissue […]

UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens were featured in the article, “If You Are Visiting North Carolina This Stunning Botanical Garden Is An Absolute Must See,” by Positive Bloom. The Gardens, as part of the Klein College of Science, host three garden sites with sixteen collections, including the rare Titan Arum, also known as a corpse flower. […]

Klein College of Science (KCOS) faculty members were recently featured in the Niner Times article, “UNC Charlotte marks 1 year as R1 institution with research growth and innovation.” As of Feb. 13, UNC Charlotte has officially celebrated one year as a Research 1 (R1) institution. According to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, […]

Susan Trammell, Ph.D., professor of physics and optical science, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss how NCInnovation is helping advance her research from the lab into real-world applications. In May 2025, Trammell received a research and development grant from NCInnovation. The nonprofit organization helps bridge the gap between academia and industry by advancing research from […]

Jordan Poler, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry, is the winner of the “Best Scientist” category of Queen City Nerve Critics’ Pick Winners: Best in the Nest 2025 list.  Poler has been recognized as a leader in advanced water purification solutions. At UNC Charlotte, his research group focuses on nanomaterials and membrane science, and […]

Greg Gbur, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Physics and Optical Science, was among the experts interviewed for the BBC’s CrowdScience podcast episode, “Answers to even more questions.” In this episode of CrowdScience, presenter Caroline Steel called upon experts to help answer bonus questions submitted by listeners. After listening to the episode “Why can’t my […]

Danillo Augusto, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, discussed his lab’s new $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in The Charlotte Post. The Augusto Lab is working on an immunomics project using new methodology and approaches to study human immune responses and autoimmune disease. The team is using […]

Although reusable water bottles usually contain less bacteria than plastic water bottles, not cleaning them regularly can lead to exposure to potentially harmful bacteria. WSOC-TV Channel 9’s Erika Jackson visited the lab of Brittany Johnson, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, to test a variety of reusable water bottles for bacteria.  Johnson […]