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The Molecular Genomics Core in the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute (DMPI) has added a 10xGenomics in situ sequencing platform called Xenium. The new platform allows for single cell spatial resolution of gene expression and provides spatial context of targeted RNA profiles within tissues.

In December 1995, the work of over 40 researchers culminated with a landmark publication in Nature. The team had discovered a second breast cancer susceptibility gene: BRCA2. Their discovery revolutionized cancer research and screening in breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers and has impacted millions of people’s lives in the years since.

One of the items on your Future PA checklist likely involves collecting patient care experience (PCE).    Most schools require some amount of PCE. Even for those that don’t have a requirement, having patient care experience can make your application more competitive. Getting PCE may be another box on your list, but those requirements are there for a reason. Having experience in medicine prepares you for the adventure ahead.   

A national committee co-chaired by Duke Professor Charmaine Royal issued a report that emphasized the high stakes of ensuring that genetics research benefits all groups in society and mitigates harm.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a disease that causes scarring on the lungs. Over time, as more scarring occurs, patients experience decreased lung function and difficulty breathing. Once diagnosed, most patients die within five years.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a disease that causes scarring on the lungs. Over time, as more scarring occurs, patients experience decreased lung function and difficulty breathing.

On March 31, we celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility — uplifting the accomplishments, celebrations, and remarkable resilience of our transgender and nonbinary community.

March 28 Seminar Recording  *You will need Duke credentials to log in, if you are outside of Duke or have any problems accessing the content, please e-mail aihealth@duke.edu.   What are informatics and data science, and why do they matter in health?

Raluca Gordân, PhD, and team investigated how transcription factors may affect the production of genetic mutations, or mutagenesis, by binding to the wrong sites after being exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.