Duke University Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology

	NEW WAY TO LEARN ABOUT--AND POTENTIALLY BLOCK--TRAITS IN HARMFUL PATHOGENS - Duke researchers have developed a new way to identify the genes of harmful microbes.
	DUKE CELEBRATES NEW AAAS FELLOWS - Eight Duke scientists, including three from the Department of MGM, have been chosen for the distinct honor of fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
	PREMATURE BABIES HARBOR FEWER, BUT MORE DANGEROUS MICROBE TYPES - Duke researchers have completed one of the most comprehensive studies to date of the microbes that are found in extremely low-birthweight infants.
Facility Spotlight
	DUKE RNAi SCREENING FACILITY - The Center for RNA Biology and the IGSP have established an RNAi Facility for the application of RNA interference (RNAi) technologies for mammalian functional genomics.