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Research

Seeding Solutions for Bipolar Disorder

11 new “outside-the-box” projects seek to illuminate causes, innovative treatments

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Unusual Allies: Vagus Nerve Cells Emerge as Defenders Against Flu Damage

Study finds sensory cells that detect tissue damage, irritants also rein in harmful immune responses to protect the lungs

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Research

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

Research Identifies New Ways To Supercharge Cancer Immunotherapy

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

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Education

Harvard Medical, Dental Class of 2029 Begins Training

Students celebrate first immersion in community, classes

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Research

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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Education

How a New Faculty Position Is Enhancing Medical Education

Support for physician-educators helps MD students reach full potential during clinical experience

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Research

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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Research

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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Awards and Recognitions

Internal Awards & Recognitions: Summer 2025

Awards bestowed on community members by Harvard, HMS, and HSDM

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HMS/HSDM Awards