More than a Courier February 11, 2019 Once seen as the nerve cells’ foot soldier, the axon emerges as an independent decision-maker in its…
Sporadic Alzheimer’s in a Dish January 29, 2019 New cell model of most common form of Alzheimer’s points to molecular causes, drug target
Bad Brakes January 28, 2019 Scientists have long known that the condition’s cardinal feature—an unusually thick heart muscle…
ZIP Code or Genetic Code? January 14, 2019 When it comes to disease and health, which is more powerful--zip code or genetic code?
The Pressure’s Off January 10, 2019 Researchers reveal active-state structure of popular drug target for blood pressure
Decarbonizing Health Care December 19, 2018 Until recently, climate change was seen as a distant prospect—something that would affect future…
The 'Graying' of T Cells December 13, 2018 The elderly suffer more serious complications from infections and benefit less from vaccines.
Origins of Pain December 12, 2018 Withdrawing one’s hand to avoid injury and soothing the pain of that injury are two distinct…
A Missed Opportunity December 5, 2018 Telemedicine use for treating substance use disorder remains low, despite unmet need
A Matter of Age November 29, 2018 Children born in the weeks just before cutoff dates for starting school more likely to be diagnosed…
Harvard University Receives Transformational Gift for Harvard Medical School November 8, 2018 Blavatnik Family Foundation makes largest gift in HMS history to spur next-generation precision…
Southern Exposure November 8, 2018 First high-quality ancient DNA data from Central and South America reveals genetic exchanges…