Probing the Mysteries of the Aging Brain March 20, 2025 Research led by new faculty member Michael Segel focuses on mammalian lifespans
Drawing a Line From the Gut Microbiome to Inflammation and Depression January 21, 2025 Study provides explanation for one bacterium’s link to mental health
Gut Bacteria Produce Hormone Involved in Postpartum Depression May 24, 2024 Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids — using flatulence
Hoist with Its Own Petard February 21, 2022 New research suggests way to turn SARS-CoV-2 against itself
Postdocs in the Pandemic June 18, 2020 HMS research fellows navigate myriad challenges at work and at home
Scientists@Home May 1, 2020 As most labs shift to remote work, HMS researchers find ways to keep the science going
Skeleton Key October 30, 2019 Researchers reveal structures of skeletal components in hair-like cilia
Caught in the Act October 23, 2019 First snapshots of cancer protein B-Raf illuminate basic biology, drug design
Vital Material June 27, 2019 Fears arise that new federal fetal-tissue restrictions will hobble a ‘workhorse’ of research
More than a Courier February 11, 2019 Once seen as the nerve cells’ foot soldier, the axon emerges as an independent decision-maker in its…
Homing In on ALS January 18, 2019 Scientists identify a new target that could aid the diagnosis, treatment of a uniformly fatal…