Survey: NC Becoming More Polarized Over Pandemic Threat
Fewer people are practicing social distancing, but most still believe they are responding appropriately
Topic Research
Duke’s research community is widely recognized for its collaboration and its ability to tackle difficult problems from fresh, new angles.
Top Story
Recent Stories
-
Duke Students Taught a Computer to Detect COVID-19 in Lung Scans
A lot of illnesses can look like COVID-19 in a CT scan.
-
Duke Study: Evolution of COVID-19 Suggests That It Is Likely That More Human Coronaviruses Will Arise
-
Flow-Through Electrodes Make Hydrogen 50 Times Faster
Experiments find the sweet spot for surface area and bubbles to store energy
-
How a Male Fly Knows When to Make a Move on a Mate
Male fruit flies dial their scent sensitivity up or down to court when conditions are right for mating — research that could point to new ways to treat sensory processing disorders in humans.
-
Genetic Barcodes Can Ensure Authentic DNA Fingerprints
Researchers propose a way of ensuring that genetic samples taken in the field for DNA fingerprinting arrive at the laboratory unaltered
-
Cord Blood Study Provides Insights on Benefits, Limitations for Autism Treatment
Children with autism without intellectual disability may benefit, but more research is needed
-
Unusual Immune Response in Bladder Appears to Drive Repeat UTIs
-
Kate Konschnik: Who Are Your Trusted Sources on Covid-19?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, solid information is more important than ever.
-
Neurobiologist Finds Potent Pain-Suppression Center in the Brain
Single OFF switch dampens response of dozens of pain-promotion centers
-
Discovery of Unknown Hydrogen in Mid-Ocean Ridge Points to Hidden Biosphere
In the News
The Surveillance India Actually Needs to Quell the Virus
Commentary co-authored by Manoj Mohanan, associate professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy
Wearable Tech Can Spot Coronavirus Symptoms Before You Even Realize You’re Sick. Here’s How
Features comments by associate professor and digital health scientist Ryan Shaw, who is helping lead Duke’s coronavirus smartphone and smartwatch study called Covidentify
‘Off-Switch’ in Mouse Brains Offers New Hope for Pain Relief
Covers Duke research, quotes professor Fan Wang (Neurobiology, School of Medicine)
Research Funding Flows to Triangle as Pandemic Drags On
Reports that hundreds of millions of federal dollars continue to flow into the Triangle for research
Picky Eating Linked to Demanding Parents Who Limit Foods, Study Says
Quotes Nancy Zucker, a School of Medicine associate professor of psychiatry
Wettach Urges Lawmakers to Improve Standards and Accountability of School Voucher Program Before Expanding Eligibility
Covers a new report by the Children’s Law Clinic at Duke’s Law School; quotes Jane R. Wettach, a clinical professor of law, the clinic’s founding director and the report’s lead author
Average Tenure of CMOs Falls Again
Features comments by Christine Moorman, a professor of business administration at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business
As Covid-19 Surges, Indian Startups Fight Back With Genomics, Ingenuity and Tech
Cites Sanford School associate professor Manoj Mohanan’s research on an affordable mass-scale COVID-19 test
Thousands Download COVID-19 Tracking App Made by Duke Students
Covers the recent launch of the NOVID app
Study: ‘Wandering’ Cops Pose Risk to Communities
Covers research co-authored by Ben Grunwald, an assistant professor of law