Duke admits that falsified research could have “potentially affected” grant applications and the researcher involved in the fraud admits to altering data in latest court documents.
Zebrafish, a model organism already renowned for its regenerative abilities, has shown promise in yet another area of the field—spinal regeneration.
While the age-old debate of whether the chicken or the egg came first continues to remain a mystery, two Duke professors’ new project sheds light on a different poultry problem—the golden goose and its golden eggs.
A device small enough to fit in a pocket has the potential to revolutionize how cervical cancer is screened across the globe.
Megan Mullin, associate professor of environmental politics, recently co-authored an article in the Annual Review of Political Science called "Climate Change: US Public Opinion." The article discusses Americans' attitudes toward the existence of climate change. The Chronicle spoke with Mullin about the article and her views toward climate change policy and opinion. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Michael Merson, Wolfgang Joklik Professor of Global Health, is the founding director of the Duke Global Health Institute. Authoring over 175 articles, Merson primarily researched disease prevention, most recently focusing on HIV policy and prevention. Merson will step down from that post on June 30, but will stay involved in Duke's Office of Global Affairs. The Chronicle communicated by email with Merson about his original vision for the Institute and what his new role will look like. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
A decision on a proposal to build a power plant on campus was postponed in April following a report by a subcommittee of the Campus Sustainability Committee asking the University to reconsider several details of the project.
Michael Tomasello, James F. Bonk professor of psychology and neuroscience, was elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and National Academy of Science. Tomasello received his Bachelors of Art from Duke in 1972 and his Ph.D from University of Georgia at Athens in 1980. The Chronicle sat down with him to talk about his work and career. The conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity.
The millions of tiny microbes within a human body—collectively termed the body's microbiome—could affect how genes are expressed, according to a new study by Duke researchers.
A group of Duke students have re-envisioned the traditional concert experience. ‘Perspective'—a virtual reality installation—showcases a Nona Hendryx concert at Moogfest, a music and technology festival in Durham, from four different perspectives. Created by a board of 10 Duke students, 'Perspective' was available last Saturday and Sunday in Bullpen, which also houses the Duke Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative downtown.
Nine out of 10 people have a cancer-causing virus lurking in their DNA. Although most people never feel any ill effects from the virus, a new paper explores how it can become life-threatening.
Glioblastoma is among the most obstinate forms of brain cancer, with patients having a median survival time of just under 15 months. Thanks to a new treatment tested by Duke scientists, however, survival chances for glioblastoma patients may soon improve.
A new grant from the National Cancer Institute will support researchers at Duke and North Carolina Central University in their joint fight against a rare type of cancer.
Boasting multiple Nobel Prize winners and hundreds of scientific laboratories, Duke has long been known as a premier research university. With recent debate about President Donald Trump's proposed budget, however, many faculty have grown apprehensive about the future.
Does the answer to improving the lives of children with autism lie in their own umbilical cord blood? The answer may be yes, according to a new study by Duke researchers.
A federal judge has rejected the University’s request to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses Duke of major research fraud. Brought by Joseph Thomas, a former lab analyst at the University, the lawsuit accuses Duke faculty and administrators of mishandling allegations of research misconduct.
Duke students and faculty were among the thousands of scientists who converged in D.C. this weekend for the March for Science.
Research using new nanomaterials has led to the development of devices with practical uses, such as a 3D-printed knee replacement.
Have you ever wanted to see a lemur up close, without the cages and fences of the Lemur Center?
Medical professionals have long known that lead exposure is dangerous for one’s health—but according to a new study, this exposure could have lifelong costs.
