Duke Researchers Identify Gene Mutations Associated with Nearsightedness

Mutations in a gene that helps regulate copper and oxygen levels in eye tissue are associated with a severe form of nearsightedness, according to a Duke Medicine study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics on May 2, 2013.

Duke Researchers Make Primate Hibernation Discovery

Duke researchers have discovered that primate hibernation is more common than previously thought.

Studio B Architecture Changes Name to BuildSense Architecture PC

Studio B Architecture has changed its name to BuildSense Architecture PC

Durham Receives Three Triangle CREW Champion Awards

Durham was well represented with three 2013 Triangle CREW Champion Awards. William “Bill” KalkHof received the Impact Award for his Durham revitalization efforts with Downtown Durham Inc.;The Measurement Building received the "Best Development Project - Private" award; and 502 Rigsbee Ave took the prize for "Green or Sustainability"

Jabari Parker Signs With Duke Men's Basketball

Top recruit Jabari Parker has signed to play basketball with the Duke University Blue Devils.

Rep. Ross resigning to join Triangle Transit

Democratic state Rep. Deborah Ross said she is resigning from the General Assembly and plans to join Triangle Transit Authority as its general counsel in June.

Duke Faculty Honor Four Students as Faculty Scholars

Duke faculty has honored four students as Faculty Scholars. Daniel Stern and Katherine Zhang were recognized for their independent study and potential for innovative scholarship.  Honorable mention went to Madeline McKelway and Caitlin Finn.