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Structural Approach to Cancer

Scientists create first-of-its-kind 3D organoid model of the human pancreas

3 min read
illustration of pancreas in blue and red; the red is meant to show pain

Why Do Some Die?

Researchers ID protein “signature” in severe COVID-19 cases

3 min read
two health care workers intubating a patient with covid-19

Workhorse Molecule at Center Stage

The Warren Alpert Foundation has awarded its 2021 prize to two scientists for RNA discoveries

10 min read
Award winners Joan Steitz and Lynne Maquat

Protecting the Next Generation

As COVID-19 vaccination rises, focus sharpens on pregnancy, children

7 min read
Cropped stock image of a woman with light brown skin sitting in a hair with a hand on her pregnant belly. A bandage on her arm indicates a recent COVID vaccination.

Hunger Cues

Why does food smell so good when we’re hungry?

steaming food on plate

On the Margins

Research finds higher rates of suicide attempts, ideation in transgender and gender-diverse patients

illustration of heads of a diverse group of people

Closing the Knowledge Gap

Gender-affirming hormone therapy may increase risk of high blood pressure

young transgender man with pill and glass of water sitting on couch

The Next Wave

Progress made, challenges ahead in COVID-19 pandemic

Closeup of the face of a person wearing a paper medical mask in front of a dark background.

Help from Unexpected Corners

HMS geneticists turn to the problem of climate change

A small green shoot appears amid drought-cracked earth

Drop by Drop

Understanding cells’ liquid compartments could help mop up excess carbon

Fluorescent microscope image shows dotted green rings against a black backdrop

History Lesson

Geneticists comb DNA of “survivor” fish for clues to withstanding climate change

Blue gloved hands hold a preserved beige fish about one foot long with open mouth and blank eyes

Some Like It Hot

Worms may harbor genetic secrets of heat tolerance

worms squiggle across a microscope slide