Priyamvada Acharya on Most Highly Cited List
The Web of Science ranking of the world’s most highly-cited scientists was recently released. These are the authors of influential papers that other scientists point to when making their arguments.
2024 Biochemistry Retreat Awards
Congratulations to all our students who won an award at the 2024 Biochemistry Retreat!
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Carly Williams (Zhou Lab) spoke about her discovery of translesion DNA synthesis inhibition as a promising therapeutic approach against prostate cancer at the 4th Exploring DNA Repair Pathways as Targets for Cancer Therapy Conference
10/8/2024: Carly S. Williams, a senior graduate student in Dr.
An Intentional Mentor: Richard G. Brennan Steps Down After 13 Years as Biochemistry Chair
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New Mouse Model Maps Brain RNA
A new study led by Kate Meyer, PhD, assistant prof of biochemistry, in Nature Neuroscience introduces a new mouse model that allows for in vivo mapping of the RNA modification m6A. This model enabled researchers to profile m6A in single brain cells for the first time. The study revealed previously unknown features of m6A distribution across different cell types and uncovered age-related changes in RNA methylation.
Omicron XBB Insights Could Shape Future COVID-19 Vaccine Design
By analyzing their spike proteins, Duke researchers reveal how the Omicron XBB variants balance stability, receptor usage and immune evasion.