All Duke University articles
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NewsSonoPIN ultrasound method shows promise for targeted cancer therapy
A new ultrasound-based technique developed by researchers at Duke University uses microbubbles to deliver cancer drugs directly into tumour cells, showing promise for highly targeted treatments that cause minimal damage to healthy tissue.
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NewsNew target found for glaucoma treatment
Scientists have discovered that specialised immune cells in the eye help keep its drainage system clear and regulate pressure, which could inform new treatments for glaucoma.
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NewsScientists spotlight lung disease as fast-track model for ageing drugs
Researchers have identified idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) as a powerful model for exploring treatments that target the biology of ageing.
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NewsAI designs peptides for 'undruggable' diseases
A new AI-powered approach is tackling the challenge of 'undruggable' diseases by designing peptides that can bind to and destroy previously untreatable proteins.
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NewsElucidating the loss of mobility caused by LGMD2B
The hiPSC-derived skeletal muscle model is the first to uncover the biological mechanisms underlying loss of mobility.
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NewsNew silk-based membrane for organ-on-a-chip platform
The development of a new membrane which better mimics human extracellular membranes will enable more accurate disease research.
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Novel class of antibodies can neutralise multiple strains of flu virus
The new antibodies can neutralise certain H1 and H3 strains with or without the 133a insertion, which could lead to improved vaccines.
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NewsNovel computational model to study cancer dynamics
An advanced computational model enables scientists to study how cancer cells navigate through blood vessels.