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Research

Gene Editing Improves Vision in Some People With Inherited Blindness

First-of-its-kind trial suggests CRISPR acting inside the body can be safe and effective

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Research Care Delivery

How to Realize the Immense Promise of Gene Editing

Nobel-winning CRISPR scientist emphasizes need for more equitable treatment access

4 min read
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Research Education HMS Community

The Joy and Responsibility of Serving Humanity

Master’s students and alumni share research, personal experiences at 10th annual symposium

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Research Care Delivery

When Will Patients See Personalized Cancer Vaccines?

Sooner than you may think, says researcher who recently won $1 million prize for contributions to field

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Research

Repurposed Cancer Drugs May Improve Tuberculosis Treatment

Drug combination enhanced delivery of antibacterial medications in rabbits

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Research Care Delivery

In a First, Genetically Edited Pig Kidney Is Transplanted Into Human

Procedure marks milestone in quest to provide more organs to patients in need

7 min read
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Awards and Recognitions

Awards & Recognitions: March 2024

Honors received by HMS faculty, postdocs, staff, and students

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Research

Paving the Way for a New Class of Antibiotics

Flaws in superbugs’ armor could be exploited to combat antibiotic resistance

4 min read
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Research Education Care Delivery

What Will It Take to End Tuberculosis?

A boundary-pushing global collaboration is betting on the power of science

7 min read
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Awards and Recognitions

Awards & Recognitions: February 2024

Honors received by HMS faculty, postdocs, staff, and students

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Research

Experimental Gene Therapy Enables Hearing in Five Children Born Deaf

Study co-led by HMS scientist corrects gene mutation involved in inner ear function

4 min read
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Research

HIV Drugs Show Promise in Averting Complications from Bacterial Infections

Study in mice finds a trigger for devastating condition, hints at possible treatment

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