At Duke, biology majors enter a research ecosystem that spans genomics, synthetic biology, neuroethology, and conservation. First-year students rotate through discovery labs using CRISPR genome editing, micro-CT imaging, and high-throughput phenotyping. Sophomores may join field expeditions to the Duke Marine Lab or the Lemur Center, gathering data on coral microbiomes or primate behavior. Junior year quantitative tracks integrate R-based biostatistics and machine learning, empowering students to analyze terabyte-scale omics datasets. Senior theses often culminate in peer-reviewed publications, supported by Duke’s dedicated undergraduate research grants.
CRISPR knockout of odorant receptors in Drosophila to study mating cues
Metagenomic survey of antibiotic resistance genes in urban waterways
Machine-learning prediction of protein–protein interaction interfaces
Bio-logger analysis of sea-turtle migration and temperature stress
Synthetic biology circuit producing biodegradable plastics
Comparative transcriptomics of aging in lemurs vs. macaques
Drone-based NDVI mapping of regrowing tropical forest plots
Single-cell RNA-seq profiling of zebrafish heart regeneration
Citizen-science app tracking urban pollinator diversity
VR educational tool visualizing real-time neuronal firing patterns
Phylogenetic study of carnivorous plant enzyme evolution
Bioreactor design for algae-based carbon sequestration
Behavioral ecology experiment on color polymorphism in anoles
Statistical model predicting Lyme disease hotspots under climate change
Bioinformatics pipeline for detecting gene-drive off-target effects
Fungal endophyte isolation for sustainable crop pest control
eDNA monitoring of endangered freshwater mussels
Mathematical modeling of pandemic spillover risk zones
Public outreach exhibit on microbiome–brain interactions
Automated image analysis of plant stomatal responses to drought
Explore the full spectrum of life sciences with Duke’s research-rich Biology major.
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