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For Anyi Mazo-Vargas [Dr. Anyi Mazo-Vargas], butterflies aren’t just a pretty sight: They are key to understanding how developmental mechanisms and evolution give rise to nature’s huge diversity of forms, colors and shapes. Meet our new assistant professor: biology.duke.edu/news/anyi-mazo…

Duke Environment Environment + Mohamed Noor, Executive Vice Provost and Professor of Biology, has an immense amount of gratitude for the people who have helped him thrive, including students, fellow faculty members and coworkers. today.duke.edu/2024/11/workpl… Duke Biology Mohamed Noor

Today is retirement day for our amazing lab manager, Ruth Montague. Ruth provided years of first-class service to Dan Kiehart's lab Duke Biology and (since 2011) our lab Duke Pharmacology & Cancer Biology Department. Enjoy more time with the horses Ruth! You deserve it.

ICYMI: The clue to better fiber optic? Clams, or, more specifically, heart cockles. Read about their built-in fiber optic skylights, which let in light for symbiotic algae: today.duke.edu/2024/12/build-… Sonke Johnsen Dakota McCoy, Ph.D. The University of Chicago Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) Trinity College at Duke Duke University Duke Research & Innovation

“f you’re just content with what you know, you’re going to be behind." Data manager Jake Gordon shares his professional development plans for 2025 ⬇️ ow.ly/g1j850UvY7N

Four Years. Four Students. Four Stories. Join us as we chronicle the experiences of four Trinity undergrads from move-in day to graduation, and everything in between. duke.is/9/5vyc

As the semester progresses and anxiety levels rise, let Professor Sonke Johnsen gives us Freedom to Fail: “In biology, we fail so often. Plan A and plan B never work. If you’re super lucky, plan C will work, but usually we’re using plan D.” duke.is/g/8tt3

"Embracing constant change and evolution can lead to a deeply meaningful and fulfilling career." Professor Dave Sherwood Dave Sherwood shares tools and approaches to help junior scientists launch their careers while embracing challenges and setbacks. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

#ICYMI: Professor Lucia Strader was named a fellow of the AAAS in honor of her contributions to the field of plant biology, including expanding our understanding of the molecular mechanisms controlling activity of the phytohormone auxin in plant growth and development.

This spring, we hosted Duke Biology soph Sara Meltzer. As a Lab Asst, she worked on #Xenium #SpatialOmics analysis of a novel remyelinating drug in #MS mouse models. 🧠🧬Outside of the lab, she enjoys working out, volunteering with children, and exploring Durham with her friends!

Congratulations to Professor Gustavo Silva, one of 10 Duke University faculty to be named Bass Chairs in 2025 in recognition of his excellence in scholarship, teaching and mentoring: today.duke.edu/2025/04/ten-fa…

Happy to share our recent publication in Nature Ecology & Evolution, with Kim Rosvall, Mark Hibbins, Great Lakes Swashbuckler, and many more! nature.com/articles/s4155…

“Get off my lawn!” It's not just grumpy neighbors—female birds nesting in cavities fiercely defend their homes too. Duke biologist Sara Lipshutz Sara Lipshutz & team uncover why some species are ready to fight for prime real estate. trinity.duke.edu/news/many-path…

Before the tassels are turned, read a bit more about the Trinity Class of 2025 and learn about their exceptional ambition creativity and drive! duke.is/n/pvjc

Rain or shine, we are proud to welcome the Class of 2025 to our Forever Duke family! 🎓

New in PNAS! More social baboon mothers are thought to have improved infant survival. But we show this link is confounded: females shift social behavior depending on reproductive state & infant presence. Once accounted for, the effect disappears. pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn…

Congratulations to Jean-Philippe Gibert, Joanne W. Markman and A. Morris Williams Jr Associate Professor of Biology, who was honored with a named professorship in recognition of his leadership and commitment to excellence in scholarship and research. trinity.duke.edu/news/eight-tri…

Congratulations to our eight outstanding teachers, mentors and researchers who were recently honored with named professorships. These endowed positions recognize leadership and commitment to excellence in scholarship and research. Learn about the scholars: duke.is/j/mysc

Biomolecular condensates organize cellular contents. Most studies focus on passive phase separation, driven by salt, pH, or temperature. But what if intracellular movement also matters? science.org/doi/10.1126/sc… Here, we explore motility-induced condensation in a cellular context.

Congratulations Dr. Charmaine Royal - 2025 Global Heath Undergraduate Professor of the Year! globalhealth.duke.edu/news/dghi-hono… Duke Global Health Global Black Studies at Duke Duke Biology