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August 04, 2021
Robotic Scanner Automates Diagnostic Imaging in the Eye
By removing the need for highly trained technicians, the imaging tool could make it easier to diagnose eye diseases outside of specialized clinics

August 03, 2021 | Duke Center for Advanced Genomic Technologies
New Mice Enable CRISPR-based Epigenome Editing in Living Animals
Researchers have developed two new transgenic mouse lines that will enable broad studies into gene regulation

July 15, 2021
New Undergrad Certificate Offers Experience in Materials Science and Engineering
Duke’s newest undergraduate certificate program covers fundamentals at the intersection of physics, chemistry and engineering

July 12, 2021
Xilis Raises $70 Million Series A Financing to Advance Diagnostic and Drug Discovery
The financing will also support a development platform leveraging proprietary MicroOrganoSphere™ technology

June 25, 2021
Test Distinguishes SARS-CoV-2 from Other Coronaviruses with 100% Accuracy
Platform could also predict COVID-19 case severity and immunity against variants

June 22, 2021
Timothy Dunn: Tracking Movement to Decipher Brain Activity
New faculty member Timothy Dunn uses novel 3D behavior-tracking technologies to better understand how the brain works

June 15, 2021 | Duke Global Health Institute
The $600 Medical Device That Could Help Doctors Detect Throat Cancer
Professor Bob Malkin helps students design flexible camera less than one-tenth the price of current options to save lives in Vietnam

June 10, 2021
Cells Construct Living Composite Polymers for Biomedical Applications
Initial demonstration builds drug delivery system that protects the gut microbiome from antibiotics

June 08, 2021 | Duke Today
$100 Million to Advance Duke Science and Technology Research
The Duke Endowment of Charlotte, N.C., is supporting Duke University’s efforts to expand its faculty in computation, materials science and the resilience of the body and brain by completing the second phase of a $100 million investment. This is the largest award Duke University has ever received.

June 02, 2021 | Duke Today
Six New Bass Fellows Honored for Excellence in Research and Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching
Six Duke professors who have demonstrated excellence both in research and undergraduate education have been selected as the 2021 Bass Fellows