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Historical DNA Study Connects Living People to Enslaved and Free African Americans at Early Ironworks

Genetic analysis offers new way to reveal relationships, help restore ancestral histories

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How the Gut Signals to the Brain

In a first, scientists define colon neurons specialized for sending different signals to the brain

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How Good Is That AI-Penned Radiology Report? 

Scientists design new way to score accuracy of AI-generated radiology reports

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Half of World’s Population Will Experience a Mental Health Disorder

Large-scale study sheds new light on major health problem

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Bone Density Test Can Gauge Heart Attack Risk

AI provides quick analysis of routine osteoporosis screening results, reports calcification score

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HMS Physician-Scientist Named WHO Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health

Vanessa Kerry says building resilient health systems is key to reducing harm from climate crisis

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Scientists Identify Cells Involved in Correcting Errors During Spatial Navigation

Neurons become active when mice exploring a maze correct after making a wrong turn

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Why Studying the Microbiome Is Like Playing Ultimate Frisbee

Postdoc Liz Jones fosters team mentality in science and sports

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Bridging a Critical Gap in Care for the World’s Poorest Billion

Center named a WHO Collaborating Centre

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Second Year of Pandemic Saw Spike in Child Mental Health Visits to ED

A surge in girls’ visits drove the trend, fueling longer waits for inpatient care

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Researchers Uncover Signal Needed for Blood-Brain Barrier

The signal, produced by neurons, helps the barrier form and maintain its protective properties

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AI Tool Decodes Brain Cancer’s Genome During Surgery

Real-time tumor profiling can guide surgical, treatment decisions

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