Traumatic Stress Associated With Smaller Brain Region
People with PTSD have a cerebellum about 2% smaller than unaffected adults, especially in areas that influence emotion and memory.
Breakthrough Genetic Sensor Lights up RNA Modifications in Real Time
Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine have unveiled a breakthrough genetic sensor that shines a light on critical changes in our genetic material.
Innovative Program Offers Specialized Care for Female Athletes
A unique multidisciplinary program established at Duke provides specialized care for women and girls involved in sports at every level, from professional athletes to recreational enthusiasts.
HIV Vaccine Takes Step Forward with Confirmation of Neutralizing Antibodies
A research team led by the Duke Human Vaccine Institute has activated specific immune cells that induce broadly neutralizing antibodies in a study using monkeys. The next phase of the work will now move to testing in humans.
Shah Named Associate Dean for Translational Research
Svati H. Shah, MD, MS, MHS, has been named associate dean for translational research, effective immediately.
Sherilynn Black, Trailblazer
The Duke Centennial Celebration highlights Trailblazers, the faculty and staff leading Duke into the next one hundred years.
Study of Duke Heart Attack Patients Finds Definitive Benefit of Cardiac Rehab
An analysis from Duke Health offers definitive evidence for heart attack patients or those who have had procedures to clear blockages: Cardiac rehab saves lives and keeps people out of the hospital -- no matter their age, sex, education level, income level or race.
World’s First Partial Heart Transplant Proves Successful in First Year
The world’s first partial heart transplant has achieved what researchers have spent more than a year hoping for -- functioning valves and arteries that grow along with the young patient.
Probiotics Reduce COVID Symptoms and Delay Disease Among Unvaccinated
Probiotics, specifically lactobacillus, demonstrated significant ability to delay a COVID infection and reduce symptoms among a group of unvaccinated people who had been in contact with someone in their household diagnosed with COVID.