As genetic technology develops, the ability to change the genes of a fetus has moved from the realm of science fiction to a possible reality in the future.
A vaccine for HIV has eluded scientists for decades, but Duke researchers are closer to it than ever.
A genetic mutation that prevents cell death may hold the key to treating deadly brain tumors.
A Duke researcher’s findings suggest human friendship may actually be monkey-like.
Theorist Rob Nixon argued that destructive treatment of the environment constitutes a form of violence.
A bias against oil and nuclear energy as fuel sources is impeding industrial progress, said Alex Epstein, Trinity ’02.
Using DNA analysis, a team of researchers that includes Anne Yoder, director of the Lemur Center, has discovered two new species of mouse lemurs.
Duke School of Medicine advanced in medical school rankings for research from ninth to eighth, but that does not tell the whole story.
From the ages of 18 to 25, substance abuse occurs because of a period of freedom and lack of concrete obligations.
Stuart Pimm is a species extinction expert who discourages species revival or de-extinction.
Overall patient volume and revenue at DUHS have fallen in the past fiscal year.
Duke will replace streetlights with energy-efficient lightbulbs.
Researchers may soon find a genetic reason for the existence of psychopaths.
Automatic federal budget cuts triggered Friday may pose a threat to funding for some areas of Duke research.
Clinical psychologist Eric Stice suggested using dissonance theory to help combat a dangerous obsession with thinness.
At the Nicolelis lab, scientists have connected the brains of two rats over a long distance, creating an artificial communication channel.
The South Sudanese ambassador is spending time at Duke to help find ways to improve food security in South Sudan.
The neurology division of the School of Medicine will become its own department this summer.
McCall Smith has written more than 60 books, several collections of short stories and the “No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” series.
Adults who were bullied as children may have a higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders and depression.
