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Research

Decrease Oxygen to Boost Longevity?

Study offers tantalizing clues that oxygen reduction may extend life span

4 min read
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Research

How Breast Cancer Arises

Researchers ID new mechanism behind certain types of breast cancer

6 min read
A clinician (a doctor or a nurse) looks at an X-ray scan of breast cancer
Research

When COVID Hit, Research Speed Was Key

Institutions across U.S. have signed on to streamlined review process

9 min read
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Research

Newly Identified Genetic Variant Protects Against Alzheimer’s

Discovery points to new common disease pathway, treatment target

9 min read
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Research HMS Community

New Institute to Address Cancer, Immune, Inflammatory Diseases

Historic $100 million gift given by biotech entrepreneur Gene Lay

3 min read
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Research

A New Cancer Mechanism: Failed Cell Housekeeping

Mutations found in genes that normally help cells dispose of defective RNA

3 min read
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Research

AI Predicts Future Pancreatic Cancer

An AI tool identified people at the highest risk for pancreatic cancer up to three years before actual diagnosis.

7 min read
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Research Care Delivery

Study ID’s Genetic Mutations Contributing to Adult Epilepsy

Findings point to use of existing cancer therapies to treat drug-resistant epilepsy

5 min read
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Research

Trust and Global Partnerships

What HMS is learning from a 20-year effort to strengthen Vietnam’s health care system

9 min read
Group of medical students in Vietnam looking on as a baby is examined in clinic, held it its mother's arms.
Research

To Boost Cancer Immunotherapy’s Fighting Power, Look to the Gut

Immunotherapy has redefined cancer treatment, but not all patients experience the same benefit when treated. Why?

8 min read
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Research Education

Evictions Haunt Families, Harm Children’s Health

Analysis sheds light on the trauma of losing one’s home

5 min read
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Research

Researchers Make Ionocytes, Mysterious Lung Cells, in a Dish

Study takes a step toward cell or gene therapy for cystic fibrosis

3 min read
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