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C. elegans worms are translucent, so the researchers were able to visualize the invasion of cells by using them in experiments.

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A line of promising cancer drugs mysteriously failed in the 90s. Duke researchers may now know why

By Maria Morrison | February 1, 2019

In the 1990s, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitors rose to fame as a medication that blocked what researchers thought at the time to be the reason cancer was able to invade cells. However, the glory was short-lived, as treated cells were still being compromised.

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Can Tanzanian hunter-gatherers' lifestyle provide clues for health? Professor studies Hadza people

By Jenn Marsh | January 31, 2019

Studying the link between ancient and modern humans can be difficult, but one Duke professor approaches the problem from a unique angle.

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A 'broken ladder': Anirudh Krishna studies complexity of poverty and how people escape it

By Matthew Griffin | January 29, 2019

Poverty is more complex than you might think, according to Anirudh Krishna, Edgar T. Thompson professor of public policy in the Sanford School of Public Policy.

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Researchers' new 'smart toilet' helps pull health info from poop

By Delaney Dryfoos | January 25, 2019

A new Duke Bass Connections project hopes to bring our attention to the toilet.

A volunteer from a local nursing school assists military medical personnel with routine medical examinations during a medical civil action project at San Jose Elementary School in San Jose, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, March 1, 2010. The project is part of exercise Balikatan 2010, a bilateral training exercise and humanitarian assistance program between the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse K. Alwin/Released)

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Duke researchers working to improve blood pressure drugs

By Maria Morrison | January 21, 2019

Duke researchers are working toward creating better drugs for high blood pressure.

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A nudge away from nougat: Study shows context matters for healthy food choices

By Maria Morrison | January 17, 2019

We're more likely to eat lettuce if it's near junk food on the shelf, according to a new study by Duke researchers.

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Trade secrets versus patients' rights: Researchers to explore intersection of healthcare, AI

By Anna Gotskind | January 11, 2019

Patients may have questions about artificial intelligence-driven healthcare—which is at odds with protecting "trade secrets."

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Arts and Sciences Council discusses nursing school bridge program

By Nathan Luzum | January 11, 2019

The Arts and Sciences Council discussed creating a bridge program between Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and School of Nursing.

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One year of high school football can cause damage to the brain, according to new study

By Shayal Vashisth | January 9, 2019

High school football players may be putting more than just a college scholarship on the line when they step onto the field.

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Scientific sonnets: Duke team wins competition for poetry-generating algorithm

By Brian Guo | December 27, 2018

Computer science and poetry may be considered very different fields, but four Duke undergraduates have found a way to combine them.

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Duke researchers work toward an artificial nose to replace K9 dogs

By Mona Tong | December 3, 2018

Walk into most airport security lines in the United States, and you’ll see K9 dogs sniffing for anything from narcotics to explosives. But what if a robot could do the same thing?

Border wall | Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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Better data, better health care: Duke project aims to streamline health data in African border regions

By Mona Tong | November 29, 2018

Large gaps in health data systems for border populations in East and West Africa prevent residents from getting the quality and accessibility of health services they need. A Duke project is looking to change that.

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Duke surgeons perform first abdominal wall transplant in North Carolina

By Rose Wong | November 27, 2018

Army veteran Johnathon Nauta was told to spend his final days in hospice—until a rare Duke surgery saved his life.

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Defining fit: Duke professor helps set new federal definition of an active lifestyle

By Nico Portuondo | November 27, 2018

Under new federal guidelines, less than one-third of adults and one-fifth of children in America will be considered physically active.

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Duke researchers find why allergic shock happens so rapidly

By Rohin Shahi | November 26, 2018

When a peanut is enough to trigger anaphylactic shock in some people, allergies are not just life-threatening, they’re life-altering—people live in constant fear that if they're not careful, any exposure could kill them.

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Can you sue the government for climate change? Duke Law professors say it's 'political theatre'

By Maria Morrison | November 15, 2018

Ever wanted to sue the federal government but thought you weren't old enough?

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How can humans make gut bacteria help out? Starve them, Duke study suggests

By Maria Morrison | November 14, 2018

Bacteria make up a considerable part of our body and help us with some bodily functions—but a little bit of motivation is necessary to keep these tiny organisms in check.

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Protein pioneer Jane Richardson celebrates 50 years at Duke

By Michael Lee and Ashwin Kulshrestha | November 13, 2018

If you’ve ever taken an introductory biology course, you’re probably familiar with intricate protein ribbon diagrams. These diagrams were developed by Jane Richardson, James B. Duke professor of medicine, celebrating 50 years working here at Duke University.

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Not enough children get the HPV vaccine, Duke nursing student argues

By Cara Becker | November 12, 2018

Not enough children are getting vaccinated for the human papillomavirus, according to a Duke nursing practice student’s recent opinion piece in the Cincinnati Enquirer.

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To reach carbon-neutral goal by 2024, Duke needs to reduce emissions by 84 percent

By Anna Gotskind | November 9, 2018

An updated draft of Duke's Climate Action Plan was introduced at an event Thursday.