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This blog post about new genetic technologies like CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and synthetic biology leading to new definitions of disease quotes George Church (HMS).

Cancer patients skating near financial ruin will likely suffer more pain and worse symptoms than those who have some savings to fall back on, a new study reports. Christopher Lathan (Dana-Farber) led the study.

Doctors rarely suspect antibiotics as a cause of neurological problems ‹ but they should, according to a new study. Shamik Bhattacharyya (Brigham and Women’s) led the study.

David Himmelstein (Cambridge Health Alliance), Andrea Christopher (Cambridge Health Alliance) and Adam Gaffney (Mass Genral) co-authored this statement about the merits of single-payer health reform.

In Africa, surgical problems account for a significant proportion of the disease burden. John Meara (Boston Children’s) is quoted.

Jessica Meir (Mass General) participated in a Q&A about her training as a NASA astronaut.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health held a hearing about Boston Children’s Hospital’s expansion plans. John Mayer (Boston Children’s) is quoted.

Lower oxygen intake may relieve symptoms of a pediatric mitochondrial disease

HMS helps form new Patient-Empowered Precision Medicine Alliance

Hila Bahar (Mass General) is one of the honorees of Boston Business Journal’s 2016 Women to Watch in Science and Technology.

Many researchers have examined the specifics of what we find alluring in another human face. Nancy Etcoff (Mass General) is cited.

George Church (HMS) authored this opinion piece about genetic engineering.