MGM News

Debby Silver, PhD, a professor of molecular genetics and microbiology, shares her experiences and philosophies on mentoring. She emphasizes the importance of creating a detailed lab expectations document to foster a positive mentoring environment.

In a study published December 20 in the journal Science, scientists from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle and Duke University School of Medicine reported they have uncovered a previously unknown role for a cell’s own RNA in protecting from attacks by RNA viruses.

At Duke’s 2025 research summit, vice president for research Jenny Lodge, PhD, outlined achievements from last year, including researchers and scholars winning more than 3,300 awards, grants, and contracts amounting to $1.33 billion in external funding.

Joe Heitman, PhD, James B. Duke Professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, was one of the 100 new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research is Singapore’s equivalent to NIH or the UK’s Crick Institute with intramural and grant funded research programs aligned across several research insti

Spinocerebellar ataxias are a family of neurodegenerative disorders affecting muscle coordination and control.

The Web of Science ranking of the world’s most highly-cited scientists was released this week, telling us who makes up the top 1 percen

MGM celebrated recent faculty promotions with a happy hour, snacks, and an impressive cake on November 14th. The guests of honor were:

Congratulations to MGM faculty Emily Derbyshire, PhD, and Debby Silver, PhD

Our noses can effortlessly distinguish the aroma of coffee from the tang of gasoline, yet how they do it has long been a mystery.