Pupil's Brain Recognizes the Perfect Teacher
Youngsters learn many important behaviors by imitating adults. But young learners are selective in who they copy, and scientists don't understand how they choose the right teacher.
Memorial Service and Reception for Dr. Brenda Armstrong
A memorial service for Brenda Armstrong, MD, professor of pediatrics (cardiology) and senior associate dean for student diversity, recruitment, and retention in the Duke University School of Medici
Medical Students Visit Durham to Learn How History and Culture Affect Health
The intersections of tradition and change that define Durham in 2018 are easy to see in a trip downtown.
Nerve Stimulation in Mice Suggests New Way to Reduce Delirium After Surgery
For adults over age 65, surgical complications can dampen not only their physical health but also their mental sharpness, with more than half of high-risk cases declining into delirium.
Bug That Causes Stomach Cancer Could Play a Role in Colorectal Cancer
H. pylori infection is associated with colorectal cancer risk, especially in African-Americans
Duke School of Medicine Creates Office for Physician-Scientist Development; Names Permar Associate Dean
The Duke University School of Medicine today announced it has created a new Office for Physician-Scientist Development and named Sallie Perm