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Researchers uncover diverse subtypes of serotonin-producing neurons

Precision medicine demands precise matching of deep genomic and phenotypic models—and the deeper you go, the more you know. Isaac Kohane (HMS) is quoted.

Researchers are struggling to analyze the steadily swelling troves of ”-omic” data in the quest for patient-centered health care. Isaac Kohane (HMS) is quoted.

Incoming Harvard Kennedy School dean shares recommendations at Seidman lecture

The health care industry has undergone a massive transformation in the last five years, but are medical schools keeping up? The American Medical Association is hoping to ensure that they are, and Harvard Medical School is one of 20 schools to receive a grant to participate in a national discussion of how to evolve. Edward Krupat (HMS) is quoted.

Howard Green the George Higginson Professor of Cell Biology Emeritus at Harvard Medical School, died on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Wendy Wornham (Boston Children’s) is quoted in this article about the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations about screen time for children.

Higher-spending doctors face fewer lawsuits

Ludwig Center at Harvard holds first symposium

Anupam Jena (HMS) co-authored this article on a class of expensive drugs.

Some doctors practice “defensive medicine,” ordering extra tests and procedures, believing this will ward off malpractice suits. Anupam Jena (HMS) is lead author of a new study suggests that it does.

After Robin Williams killed himself last year, most people, including the actor’s own family, pinned the blame for the suicide on depression. But Williams’ widow is now pointing to a different culprit. Brent Forester (McLean Hospital) is quoted.