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To the majority of people who cannot wiggle their ears, a new study offers a consolation—all humans can wiggle their eardrums, just by moving their eyes.
Imagine you’re sick. Not a stretch, considering the severity of flu season at Duke has shut K-Ville down for students at least until Monday.
Life can be scary, and many advertisers try to appeal to this sense of fear when marketing their products. But consumers who have God in mind might not be as susceptible to this tactic, according to a new study.
Baseball prospects are notorious for not living up to expectations.
Children aren't allowed to visit Duke University Health System hospitals, at least for the time being.
Although many diseases infect the body and overpower the immune system with speed and sheer force, the dengue virus seems to take a different approach, according to new Duke research.
In the past year, shortages of lifesaving medicines and high prices for generic drugs have made headlines across the medical world. Now a group of hospital organizations are taking matters into their own hands.
Did you know that self-organizing bacteria can help pressure sensors?
The 75th anniversary of Duke’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be marked by a three-part celebration in mid-September and a new building. The celebration will include a gala, a leadership seminar and a book detailing the physical therapy program’s history.
Ever seen thousands of sea turtles in Costa Rica lay their eggs during a mass-nesting event? Probably not—it’s difficult even for scientists to observe. But using drone technology, a study co-led by a Duke researcher gained greater insights into the phenomenon.
Researchers at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute have recently developed a tool that more accurately discerns new HIV infections from long-standing ones.
Duke is launching a new program focused on increasing its population of underrepresented minority students studying science and engineering at the graduate level.
Defying stereotypes as soft and weak, women were found to be historically tough—more so than their male counterparts—in new research.
For the approximately 300,000 Americans suffering from scleroderma, a recent Duke study may provide hope for a viable treatment.
Ever find that friendship dynamics are complicated? You’re not the only one—lemurs also have to navigate social networks.
Most of us try to avoid people who are mean to others, but a new study by Duke scientists showed that one species may prefer jerks.
The public's perception about shooting victims—including what punishment their killer should get—is largely shaped by what the media says about them, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Duke and Simmons College.
Although giant pandas are perceived as fluffy and docile, they can be elusive—something that has made conservation efforts difficult.
People think strategically all the time, from choosing an outfit in the morning to playing chess—and it turns out that governments funding medical research do too.
Air pollution is bad for your health and exercise is good—but what happens when the two mix?