Basic Science News at Duke School of Medicine

When Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, it left more than flood damage—it created fertile ground for mold and fungus to growth. Now, a Duke University team is studying how post-disaster fungi could affect health and recovery in a warming world.

A multi-faceted study from Duke University School of Medicine researchers shows for the first time that blocking an under-studied enzyme called PKN2 may be the key to stopping aggressive, treatment-resistant cancers.

A proposed cap on National Institutes of Health funding could cost Duke University millions and stall critical breakthroughs -- like Laurie Sanders's blood test for early Parkinson's disease.

Research by neurobiologists Richard Mooney and John Pearson and postdoctoral associate Jiaxuan Qi sheds light on the brain signals underlying birds' intrinsic desire to learn their songs. The results hold implications for understanding human learning and neurological disorders.

Annual DARE Awards were presented for groundbreaking research in cancer, neuroscience, cell biology and biochemistry.

Cigarette and other tobacco smoking are responsible for millions of deaths worldwide each year. Nicotine drives addiction to tobacco, and the brain’s reaction to it is complex.

Data reveal a new era of lung cancer surgery—less invasive, more precise, and still life-saving.

In recognition of Women's History Month, the School of Medicine highlights just a handful of the women making an impact in the basic sciences.

This discussion delves into the groundbreaking research being conducted at Duke University and its profound implications for public health.

Duke University School of Medicine’s research symposium showcased how discovery science, AI, technology, and translation are driving progress on some of the biggest challenges in biomedical science.