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AI-Designed Proteins Can Boost Production of T Cells

Could help scientists develop next-generation cancer immunotherapies, vaccines

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Breathing Low-Oxygen Air Improves Parkinson’s Symptoms in Mice

Evidence that hypoxia can prevent or reverse progression suggests new way to address disease

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Research Identifies New Ways To Supercharge Cancer Immunotherapy

Findings, based on mouse studies, could pave the way for more effective cancer treatments

3 min read
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Could Lithium Explain — and Treat — Alzheimer’s Disease?

Study: Lithium loss ignites Alzheimer’s, but lithium compound can reverse disease in mice

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In Hard-To-Treat Form of Tuberculosis, Shorter, Gentler Therapy Shows Unequal Benefit

Study suggests treatment should be tailored for disease severity

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How the Brain Increases Blood Flow on Demand

New findings could improve understanding of neurodegeneration, brain scans

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Medicines That Unleash the Immune System To Fight Cancer

The story behind the development of immune checkpoint inhibitors, fulfilling the promise of cancer immunotherapy
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How Buying Primary Care on the Free Market Adds to Doctor Shortages

Health care policy researcher discusses the pros and cons of concierge medicine

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Research Awards and Recognitions

2025 Warren Alpert Prize Honors Scientists Whose Discoveries Culminated in Novel HIV Treatment

Twice-a-year injection with lenacapavir can prevent HIV infection

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Virology Lab Probes the Dark Matter of Viral Genomes

Shira Weingarten-Gabbay finds proteins that help immune system ward off viruses

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Improving Creation of Microglia in a Dish for Brain Research

More efficient and authentic cell creation enables immune studies, drug development

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Top row: Untreated stem cells contain a protein (orange) marking its ability to mature into many different kinds of cells. Bottom row: Stem cells given a cocktail of transcription factors to coax them to become microglia-like cells express an array of proteins characteristic of human microglia. Images: Wyss Institute
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Why Federal Funding for Health Care Policy Research Matters

Nicole Maestas on how cuts threaten quality, sustainability of care

4 min read
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