If 98.8% of our DNA is the same as that of a chimpanzee, what changes in the remaining 1.2% make us human?

MD/PhD student Trisha Dalapati saw firsthand how climate affected health in the community in India where her family lives. At Duke, she's raising awareness of the links between climate and infectious disease through initiatives including a pilot course and a podcast.

More than 300 volunteers and friends joined Duke Health leaders, faculty, students, and staff for a special weekend, May first through third, to highlight the critical role of philanthropy in driving innovation, discovery, and patient care.

After a busy day at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital, a doctor, a coordinator, and nurses from the Department of Family Medicine witnessed an accident and delivered swift care on a North Carolina highway.

Study led by Duke School of Medicine reveals cancer’s weak spot – a protein that helps cells make energy and stops cancer from growing.

Congratulations to the 442 students from the Duke University School of Medicine who graduated on Sunday, May 11, 2025, marking the successful culmination of their hard work and dedication.&nbs

Professor of Medicine Michael Hershfield's research has transformed the lives of patients with rare immunodeficiencies and treatment-resistant gout. Now he's made a philanthropic gift to support early career physician-scientists at Duke.

Meet some of this year’s graduating students and read their stories!

Light sensors used to track preschoolers’ outdoor time could reveal how heat, pollution, and allergens impact their health in a warming world.

New research from a team of Duke experts has found that high-risk MRI screenings for breast cancer may not be necessary in older patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.