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Duke Engineering researchers are working with local Durham households to study the compounding effects of heat and air pollution to help people worldwide.

New data-driven approach could enhance results for the quickly growing $130 billion probiotics and prebiotics industry.

Delivered more than 24 hours after a stroke in mice, the biomaterial promoted vascular repair, neural remodeling and improved motor performance

Critical cells that line retinal blood vessels grown from stem cells restore retinal function in mouse models and form retinal tissue in a lab for future disease studies.

By tracking the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, researchers gain an unprecedented view of the brain's glymphatic system

Duke biomedical engineer shares the prize with colleagues who developed the hearing-restoring technology.

Chory will use robotic platforms to synthesize molecules capable of reaching key proteins affiliated with “undruggable” pediatric cancers

Gerecht was recognized for her trailblazing stem cell and vascular bioengineering research and her steadfast mentorship to young scientists

New oral drug delivery approach protects peptide-based drugs like GLP-1s from destruction in the stomach.

Tuan Vo-Dinh is exploring a faster, less invasive way to detect and analyze head and neck cancers using light and AI.

Charles Gersbach and his colleagues are pursuing promising CRISPR technologies focused on controlling gene activity rather than permanently altering the genome.

Data from Fitbits show that changing time twice a year does not affect people’s overall step counts but does impact when they are getting their steps in.