New economics research links frozen crops to domestic violence By analyzing nearly a decade of data from the Peruvian Highlands—a region where extreme cold events are becoming more frequent—Wake Forest economist Leah Lakdawala and her colleagues identified two pr...

When extreme cold wipes out crops, the impact doesn’t stop in the fields.

New research from Wake Forest economist Leah Lakdawala links frozen crops to increased domestic violence, driven largely by financial stress on families.

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Teens and screens WFU’s Center for Literacy Education explores the intersections of teen digital literacy, brain health, and intentional engagement in a 96% online world.

Nearly every teen is online. What does that mean for brain health?

Wake Forest experts explore how digital literacy can help young people navigate screens with intention.

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Smart Bandages: Color-Changing Tech for Faster Healing Imagine putting a bandage on a wound. As your wound heals, the bandage is white, but if it becomes infected, the bandage alerts you by turning deep blue. Infrared light then heats the wound, killing o...

Chemistry that changes color, shifts shape, and could transform future tech.

Wake Forest’s Cedric Schaack just earned a $687K NSF CAREER Award to push polymer science forward.

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People think knee pain is inevitable as they age. That may not be the case. | Wake Forest News A novel, $17.1 million study will determine if weight loss can help women at risk avoid developing knee OA and the accompany knee pain.

What if knee pain isn’t inevitable with age? Wake Forest research is working to prevent osteoarthritis before it starts. #ProHumanitate #WFUResearch https://wakefo.rest/4us7PkG

The Father-Daughter Divide Why they crave closeness but struggle to connect

The father-daughter divide: Wake Forest researcher explains the weakest family bond in The Atlantic #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/4tScEmL

Belonging is key to a college degree | Wake Forest News In the social media era, you can look at a university’s Instagram feed and get the impression that every day rates a 10/10 and everyone belongs. But Shannon Brady, a Wake Forest University psychology ...

New research from Wake Forest finds that belonging at college is not just a good feeling. It is linked to students staying engaged and earning their degrees. #wfuresearch https://wakefo.rest/4055iP4

Occurrence of Tick-Borne Pathogens in Rhipicephalus sanguineus Sensu Lato From Domestic Dogs in Kumasi, Ghana Tick-borne pathogens, transmitted by ticks, infect humans and animals worldwide. The brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato, is a significant vector of a number of pathogens, including Ehrlichia canis, Rickettsia and Anaplasma species. In Ghana, there is limited information on the pathogens carried by Rh. sanguineus s.l. As such, Rh. sanguineus ticks taken from domestic dogs in Kumasi were screened for tick-borne pathogens, including Coxiella burnetii, Rickettsia, Babesia, Theileria, Anaplasma, Ehrlichia and Hepatozoon species. A total of 204 ticks collected from 56 infested dogs were morphologically identified as Rh. sanguineus s.l. From the 88 pools screened, 36 (40.9%) were positive for pathogen DNA. The pathogens identified were Rickettsia africae (5 pools), Ehrlichia canis (10 pools) and uncultured Anaplasma sp. (21 pools) with maximum likelihood estimates as 2.48% (95% CI: 0.93, 5.38%), 5.22% (95% CI: 2.69, 9.15%) and 11.20% (95% CI: 7.32, 16.29%), respectively. There was no association between the detection of a pathogen and the tick sex or dog breed, age or sex. This study provides important baseline data on the circulation of tick-borne pathogens in Rh. sanguineus s.l. ticks in Kumasi, with implications for both veterinary and human health. The presence of uncultured Anaplasma sp. suggests a wider diversity of tick-borne bacteria with unknown pathogenicity. There is a need for integrated tick control, improved diagnosis and additional epidemiological studies to mitigate the impact of tick-borne diseases in Ghana.

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National Inventors Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees | Wake Forest News Two Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers are among 15 innovation pioneers who will be honored in the 2026 class of the National Inventors Hall of Fame®

Two Wake Forest School of Medicine innovators will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2026 for their pioneering work in wound care research. #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/4qdFlrm

Congratulations to multiple members of the Section on their latest publication titled "Trusted Sources of COVID-19 Vaccine Information by County Characteristics in North Carolina", led by medical student, Bryson Staley. buff.ly/1LIFQcD #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch

Why Dog Rabies Persists—and What It Takes to Eliminate It – Wake Forest School of Medicine Section on Infectious Diseases Despite being entirely preventable, dog rabies causes 60,000 human deaths annually. Research in Arequipa, Peru explores how facility location algorithms and staggered vaccination campaigns can…

Did you know that worldwide, 99% of human rabies cases are from rabid dogs? In her latest blog post, Dr Brinkley Bellotti discusses rabies persistence in dog populations and control strategies. Check it out: wakeforestid.com/posts/2026-0... #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch

Donor-derived blastomycosis Transmission of Blastomyces via donor allograft in solid organ transplant recipients has not been described. We reported a liver transplant recipient …

Congratulation to Dr Lewis McCurdy and colleagues on their latest publication titled "Donor-derived blastomycosis" in the American Journal of Transplantation doi.org/10.1016/j.aj... #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch

When students belong, they’re more likely to earn a degree | Wake Forest News Students are more likely to attain their degree when they report a stronger sense of college belonging in their first year of school.

When students belong, they’re more likely to earn a degree. The link between belonging and a college degree is substantial—and quantified by Wake Forest University research. #WFUresearch #ProHumanitate
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Wake Forest Expands Leadership in Neuroarts Through Global Collaboration, Community Partnership, New Research Investments, and Prestigious Recognition - Neuroscience & Society January 15, 2026 At Wake Forest, we believe that creativity, human connection, and scientific discovery are essential to human flourishing. For more than a decade, faculty across our University have e...

Wake Forest University is advancing neuroarts research through global collaboration, community-engaged scholarship, new research investments, and national recognition. See how interdisciplinary research is shaping this work. ⤵️ #ProHumanitate #WFUresearch
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Necrotizing soft-tissue infections survival guide in adult patients: A position statement by the Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery - PubMed Necrotizing soft-tissue infections (NSTIs) are acute, rapidly progressive infections of soft tissues, often associated with signs of severe systemic toxicity and progressive multi-organ failure. This…

Congratulation to Dr Ryan Maves and colleagues on their latest publication titled "Necrotizing soft-tissue infections survival guide in adult patients: A position statement by the Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery" buff.ly/K9Vm610 #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch

Frontiers | Cave dogs around major urban areas of Arequipa, Peru, threaten rabies elimination program BackgroundIn the city of Arequipa, Peru, the government has implemented control measures against dog rabies virus since the detection of its reintroduction i...

Publication Alert: Congratulations to Dr Brinkley Bellotti and colleagues on their recent work titled "Cave dogs around major urban areas of Arequipa, Peru, threaten rabies elimination program" doi.org/10.3389/fvet... #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch #onehealth

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Congratulations to Dr Ryan Maves and colleagues on their latest publication titled "Healthcare Workers Have More Frequent and Less Severe Influenza-Like Illness Than Non-healthcare Workers: Findings From the PAIVED Study " Read more here: doi.org/10.1093/ofid... #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch

Wake Forest University faculty research is reaching a global audience. Sabin Center Fellow Claudia Vega’s TED Talk, The Hidden Cost of Gold, was named as one of TED’s “10 Ideas Changing the World in 2026.”

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Wake Forest biologists are advancing the frontiers of evolutionary biology with new evidence of complex mating dynamics in Galápagos Nazca boobies, reshaping how scientists conceptualize sexual behavior in seabirds. #WFUExpert #WFUResearch

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Dr Ryan Maves in The Hill "Even an imperfect influenza vaccine — let’s say it shaves 30 percent off of your influenza risk — ... but if you get the flu, your likelihood of getting severe flu is much, much lower" thehill.com/policy/healt... #idsky #episky #wfuresearch

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Wake Forest biologists are advancing the frontiers of evolutionary biology with new evidence of complex mating dynamics in Galápagos Nazca boobies, reshaping how scientists conceptualize sexual behavior in seabirds. #WFUExpert #WFUResearch

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Thinking of making New Year’s resolutions? The trick isn’t trying harder, it’s planning smarter | Wake Forest News Want your resolutions to last past January? Psychology professor E.J. Masicampo says to make them specific, make them meaningful and make them habits. Masicampo studies goal-setting and self-regulatio...

Thinking of making New Year’s resolutions? The secret to success isn’t trying harder, it’s planning smarter. Learn how setting specific, actionable plans can help you actually keep your goals in 2026. #WFUExpert #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/3XNHfTV

Comparison of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) as Measured by Etests and Agar Dilution in Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolates Tested from 2018-2024

🚨 Congratulations to medical student Joshua Manuel et al on their latest publication, "Comparison of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) as Measured by Etests and Agar Dilution in Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolates Tested from 2018-2024" buff.ly/oGNOf9k #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch

Curiosity, research, and real-world impact. Learn how faculty and students are advancing conservation through the teacher-scholar model.

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🎓 When students feel they belong, they’re more likely to graduate. New research from Wake Forest shows that belonging can boost degree completion. #WFUResearch #ProHumanitate

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International Field Epidemiology and Tropical Medicine 2025 This video details our activities in BIO301/302 International Field Epidemiology and Tropical Medicine. Hear from Michael DeWitt and John Sanders the course directors about the course structure…

Throwback to our @wfubiology BIO301/BIO302 International Field Epidemiology and Tropical Medicine Course in Lima and Tumbes, Peru for undergraduates, medical students, residents, and fellow this last summer. buff.ly/CJljeyZ #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch

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A Bilingual HIV Status–Neutral Intervention to Promote Heath Equity Among GBQMSM and Transgender and Nonbinary Persons in Appalachia: Outcomes From the Appalachian Access Project Intervention Trial | AIDS Education and Prevention We tested the Appalachian Access Project, a bilingual, HIV status–neutral, social network, peer navigation, and mHealth intervention aimed at increasing use of HIV, STI, hepatitis C virus, and mpox…

Publication alert: Congratulations to School of Medicine researchers and ID section member Aimee Wilkin on their work "A Bilingual HIV Status–Neutral Intervention to Promote Heath Equity Among GBQMSM and Transgender and Nonbinary Persons in Appalachia" buff.ly/qEDq0Bv #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch

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Traditional and HIV-Specific Risk Factors Associated With Atrial Fibrillation Among Underrepresented Minority Groups With HIV Evaluation of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter (NVAF) in under-represented racial and ethnic minority groups (UREGs) living with HIV has…

Publication alert: Congratulations to Caryn Morse for here latest publication titled "Traditional and HIV-Specific Risk Factors Associated With Atrial Fibrillation Among Underrepresented Minority Groups With HIV " published in JACC Advances buff.ly/uCj3RD2 #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch