Duke Health researchers report progress toward new therapies aimed at repairing joints damaged by osteoarthritis. The effort moves closer to clinical trials after meeting key preclinical milestones with support from national partners.
Duke Health researchers have developed a nasal swab test capable of detecting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear. The quick outpatient procedure analyzes nerve and immune cells collected from inside the nose for gene activity linked to Alzheimer’s.
Duke University announced a $203 million investment over three years aimed at expanding economic opportunity in Durham and the Triangle through its HomeGrown initiative. The plan focuses on jobs creation, support for local businesses and affordable housing efforts.
A recent study led by Duke Health, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota, has identified a set of small RNA molecules in the blood, known as piRNAs, that can accurately predict short-term survival among older adults.