Exploring CRISPR Technology To Enhance Cancer Immunotherapy September 25, 2025 Tool identifies gene edits that boost CAR T-cell therapy effectiveness in mice
AI-Designed Proteins Can Boost Production of T Cells August 19, 2025 Could help scientists develop next-generation cancer immunotherapies, vaccines
2 HMS Faculty Elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science March 28, 2025 Lifetime honor recognizes scientific excellence
Research Pinpoints Weakness in Lung Cancer’s Defenses February 7, 2025 Scientists uncover an enzyme that boosts cancer cell metabolism to fuel growth
Why Do Gliomas Tend To Recur in the Brain? December 5, 2024 First look at neuron-tumor connections illuminates formation, spread
Overriding Tumors’ Genetic Changes to Fight Cancer September 19, 2024 Study illuminates immune-evading mechanism, suggests how to turn the tables
Repurposed Cancer Drugs May Improve Tuberculosis Treatment April 2, 2024 Drug combination enhanced delivery of antibacterial medications in rabbits
Reexposing a Cancer Protein to Enhance Immunotherapy February 22, 2024 Study finds protein that tumors manipulate to escape immune detection
Annual Awards Propel Basic Discoveries Into Clinic November 15, 2023 The Blavatnik Therapeutics Challenge Awards aim to harness fundamental insights into new treatments
Some Gut Bacteria Linked to Precancerous Colon Polyps June 8, 2023 New study looks at microbiome’s influence, findings may help with prevention
New Institute to Address Cancer, Immune, Inflammatory Diseases May 9, 2023 Historic $100 million gift given by biotech entrepreneur Gene Lay
A New Cancer Mechanism: Failed Cell Housekeeping May 9, 2023 Mutations found in genes that normally help cells dispose of defective RNA