Disease Mechanisms

Researchers discover alterations are surprisingly common, identify genes involved

Researchers hope new technologies, approaches usher in effective treatment

Center will bring together scientists working to demystify brain-body communication

New model could optimize drug discovery

Underscores Harvard Medical School’s commitment to research and discovery

Evidence that hypoxia can prevent or reverse progression suggests new way to address disease

Study: Lithium loss ignites Alzheimer’s, but lithium compound can reverse disease in mice

Twice-a-year injection with lenacapavir can prevent HIV infection

Shira Weingarten-Gabbay finds proteins that help immune system ward off viruses

More efficient and authentic cell creation enables immune studies, drug development

Honors received by HMS faculty, postdocs, staff, and students

Corey Allard studies the extremes and exceptions to uncover fundamental biological principles