Duke University School of Medicine

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A vaccine strategy for urinary tract infections?

Engaging the whole brain for the first time with a new form of brain analysis

A new small molecule drug could overcome cancer drug resistance

Small molecule drug may prevent chemotherapy resistance Scientists have discovered a small molecule drug that may stop cancer cells from becoming resistant to chemotherapy. Drug resistance is a major cause of cancer relapse and is responsible for as much as 90% of deaths related to the disease. The new compound, which was tested in an

A new small molecule drug could overcome cancer drug resistance

Magnetic stimulation of the brain improves working memory in young and old adults

Magnetic stimulation of the brain improves working memory, offering a new potential avenue of therapy for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to new research from the Duke University School of Medicine. Healthy younger and older adult participants who received a therapy called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) performed better

Magnetic stimulation of the brain improves working memory in young and old adults

A blood test could reveal blocked arteries

Researchers hope to develop test that could detect early changes in blood flow to heart A Duke Health pilot project suggests that in the near future, a blood test could show whether arteries carrying blood to the heart are narrow or blocked, a risk factor for heart disease. According to the 40-person study published in the

A blood test could reveal blocked arteries

Animal stem cells are grown into a preliminary device to detect bombs and drugs

Every day, thousands of trained K9 dogs sniff out narcotics, explosives and missing people across the United States. These dogs are invaluable for security, but they’re also very expensive and they can get tired. Duke researchers have taken the first steps toward building an artificial “robot nose” device made from living mouse cells that officers

Animal stem cells are grown into a preliminary device to detect bombs and drugs

A new way to reduce delirium after surgery

Vagus nerve stimulation reduced inflammation and restored cognitive function after injury 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. In research published this week in the journal Brain Stimulation, Duke University scientists show in a

A new way to reduce delirium after surgery

A new way to predict and prevent depression

Tapping into the electrical chatter between different regions of the brain may provide a new way to predict and prevent depression, according to new research by Duke University neuroscientists and electrical engineers. The researchers found different networks of electrical brain activity in mice that were more susceptible to developing depression-like symptoms following stressful events than

A new way to predict and prevent depression

An aggressive stem cell transplant regimen provides hope for a debilitating and lethal autoimmune disorder

Adding irradiation before transplant improves long-term results and should change practice Scleroderma with internal organ involvement is a debilitating and lethal autoimmune disorder with few effective treatments. But a study led by Duke Health researchers has found new cause for optimism using an aggressive stem cell transplant regimen. The researchers, publishing in the Jan. 4 issue

An aggressive stem cell transplant regimen provides hope for a debilitating and lethal autoimmune disorder

Uncovering Genetic Elements That Drive Limb and Tissue Regeneration

Limb or organ regrowth may be hidden in our genes If you trace our evolutionary tree way back to its roots — long before the shedding of gills or the development of opposable thumbs — you will likely find a common ancestor with the amazing ability to regenerate lost body parts. Lucky descendants of this

Uncovering Genetic Elements That Drive Limb and Tissue Regeneration

Neuroscientists establish brain-to-brain networks in primates, rodents

Neuroscientists at Duke University have introduced a new paradigm for brain-machine interfaces that investigates the physiological properties and adaptability of brain circuits, and how the brains of two or more animals can work together to complete simple tasks. These brain networks, or Brainets, are described in two articles to be published in the July 9,

Neuroscientists establish brain-to-brain networks in primates, rodents

New Antibiotic Could Provide Single-Dose Option

In the battle against stubborn skin infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a new single-dose antibiotic is as effective as a twice-daily infusion given for up to 10 days, according to a large study led by Duke Medicine researchers. Researchers said the advantage of the new drug, oritavancin, is its potential to curtail what has

New Antibiotic Could Provide Single-Dose Option

Far From Being Harmless, the Effects of Bullying Last Long Into Adulthood

A new study shows that serious illness, struggling to hold down a regular job, and poor social relationships are just some of the adverse outcomes in adulthood faced by those exposed to bullying in childhood. It has long been acknowledged that bullying at a young age presents a problem for schools, parents and public policy

Far From Being Harmless, the Effects of Bullying Last Long Into Adulthood

First-Ever Therapeutic Offers Hope for Improving Blood Transfusions

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have developed an unprecedented approach to restore nitric oxide (NO) to donated blood, a breakthrough that could dramatically reduce harmful effects from transfusions. Jonathan Stamler, MD, and colleagues from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and from Duke University Medical Center describe their findings in the

First-Ever Therapeutic Offers Hope for Improving Blood Transfusions

Brain-to-brain interface allows transmission of tactile and motor information between rats

Researchers have electronically linked the brains of pairs of rats for the first time, enabling them to communicate directly to solve simple behavioral puzzles. A further test of this work successfully linked the brains of two animals thousands of miles apart—one in Durham, N.C., and one in Natal, Brazil. The results of these projects suggest

Brain-to-brain interface allows transmission of tactile and motor information between rats

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Study warns of medication expiry risk for Mars-bound astronauts
Medications used by astronauts on the International Space Station might not be good enough for a three-year journey to Mars.
How to Find A Medical School That Leads to a Research Career
Doctors and nurses can serve patients in medical offices by providing aid, performing surgeries and prescribing medicine. However, it’s often physician or clinician scientists who have a role in the ...
Will Expired Medicine Derail Future Mars Missions?
Medications commonly used by astronauts aboard the International Space Station might be ineffective or harmful on a multi-year mission to Mars. A Duke Health study suggests more than half of ...
New Drug Helps Fight Typical Signs Of Aging, Extends Lifespan By 25% In Mice
Share on PinterestScientists are testing a drug that increased the lifespan and health of aging mice. BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy Scientists have discovered that deactivating a protein called IL-11 can ...
Forbes Names Duke University and Health System Among America’s Best Employers for Women in 2024
Health System ranks 151 and the University 233 in the annual list of top workplaces for women Duke University and Duke University Health System have been named among “America's Best Employers for ...

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Will Expired Medicine Derail Future Mars Missions?
Medications commonly used by astronauts aboard the International Space Station might be ineffective or harmful on a multi-year mission to Mars. A Duke Health study suggests more than half of ...
Incorporating Climate & Sustainability into Classes Across Duke
Now in its second year, the Duke Climate and Sustainability Teaching Fellows (CAST) held a weeklong workshop for 11 Duke and DKU faculty this spring to explore the connections between climate change ...
Discovery of daphnane diterpenoids in Daphne pedunculata could lead to new HIV drugs
A research group led by Professor Wei Li of the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, in collaboration with Shenyang Pharmaceutical University in China and ...
Duke-NUS unveils LIVE Ventures to catalyze the commercialization of academic research
Duke-NUS Medical School today launched LIVE Ventures, a S$20 million incubation programme designed to catalyse the commercialisation of innovative academic research.
Duke-NUS launches LIVE Ventures, a S$20 million incubator to accelerate research commercialisation
To overcome this barrier in the early stages of the complex market discovery ... Duke-NUS' extensive network of industry partners to bring in industry co-funders. By forging strategic alliances with ...