How Cells Habituate November 19, 2024 Surprising new study shows single-cell organisms exhibit this simple form of learning
Second Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Syndrome Involving Blindness, Deafness November 15, 2024 Method restored hearing, showed signs of improved vision in animals and organoids
How Even One Faulty Copy of the BRCA1 Gene Can Fuel Breast Cancer November 11, 2024 Research adds a new twist to prevailing two-hit model, offering new insight for prevention
Ancient DNA Challenges Stories Told About Pompeii Victims November 7, 2024 Genetic data contradict, enrich interpretations of archaeological site
New Courses Respond to Rapid Adoption of AI in Health Care October 17, 2024 HMS is equipping clinicians, scientists, business professionals to harness AI’s potential
Rapid Release of Dopamine Not Needed for Initiating Movement, Study Reveals October 16, 2024 Research in mice explains why widely used Parkinson’s drug works for some symptoms but not others
Mobilizing Voters and Shaping Policy for Better Health October 15, 2024 HMS physicians and students promote civic engagement to improve patient care and outcomes
Harvard Medical School Scientist Gary Ruvkun Receives Nobel Prize for Discovery of microRNA October 7, 2024 Ruvkun shares award for elucidating fundamental principle of gene activity regulation
Researchers Harness AI to Repurpose Existing Drugs for Treatment of Rare Diseases September 25, 2024 New AI model identifies drug candidates from existing medicines for thousands of rare diseases
Harvard Medical School Researcher Wins 2024 Lasker Award for Work That Led to GLP-1 Therapies September 19, 2024 Joel Habener, fellow scientists honored for discoveries paving the way to GLP-1 based treatments
Studies Deepen Understanding of LGBTQ Health Disparities September 13, 2024 Researchers point to solutions and opportunities for better health
Training Inventors of Future Medicines September 6, 2024 New educational opportunities immerse HMS students in drug discovery and development