Scientists Create First Blueprint of Entire Mouse Gut November 21, 2024 Map of genes and cells by location reveals organ’s stunning resilience
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
Genetic Detectives Diagnose Child With Ultra-Rare Disorder October 31, 2024 Work highlights need to examine noncoding parts of genome in rare diseases
Awards & Recognitions: October 2024 October 28, 2024 Honors received by HMS faculty, postdocs, staff, and students
How Genetics and Physics Interact To Form the Gut October 22, 2024 Studies illuminate connection between biology, physical forces in embryonic development
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
Overriding Tumors’ Genetic Changes to Fight Cancer September 19, 2024 Study illuminates immune-evading mechanism, suggests how to turn the tables
Awards & Recognitions: August 2024 August 26, 2024 Honors received by HMS faculty, postdocs, staff, and students
Gauging Biological Age and Disease Risk with a Proteomic Clock August 16, 2024 Blood test estimates age-related disease risk in diverse populations
Awards & Recognitions: July 2024 August 5, 2024 Honors received by HMS faculty, postdocs, staff, and students