GCB News

Microbes Evolved to Colonize Different Parts of the Human Body

As the human species evolved over the last six million years, our resident microbes did the same, adapting to vastly different conditions on our skin and in our mouths, noses, genitalia and guts.

A team of Duke University scientists has tracked how this microbial evolution unfolded, using mathematical tools originally developed for geologists.

Enabling Precision Health and Medicine: A Bass Connections Team

GCB has partnered with the Duke Center for Applied Genomics and Precision Medicine and Bass Connections to form the Precision Health and Medicine Bass Connections team. This new opportunity for undergraduate students will be showcased a the Bass Connections Fair on January 24 from 2:30 - 5:30 PM at the Energy Hub, located on the first floor of Gross Hall. Applications will open on January 24 and run through February 17 at 5 PM.

GCB is Thankful

As 2016 draws to a close, it's a good time to reflect on all we have to be thankful for. Here's what some of our fellow GCB'ers are giving thanks to:
“I’m thankful for GCB as it provides a space where you know everyone and know who you are working with.” –Brad, Shen Lab
“I’m thankful for the entire GCB crew!” –Anna, You Lab