Turbocharging CRISPR to Understand How the Immune System Fights Cancer February 28, 2024 New approach to studying immune gene function could improve treatments for cancer, other diseases
What the Pandemic Is Teaching Us About the Immune System January 3, 2024 In the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, immunology may be entering a new golden age
New Clues Into the Head-Scratching Mystery of Itch November 22, 2023 Researchers identify common microbe as previously unknown culprit behind itch
Some Benefits of Exercise Stem from the Immune System November 3, 2023 Activated by exercise, immune cells in the muscles fend off inflammation, enhance endurance
One Punch Isn’t Enough to Overcome a Common Cancer Mutation November 2, 2023 Study finds blocking second molecule could lead to better treatments
Strep Molecule Illuminates Cancer Immune Therapies October 6, 2023 Molecule also could help explain origins of certain enigmatic autoimmune diseases
Harvard Medical School Microbiome Researcher Receives Top Science Award September 19, 2023 Dennis Kasper named recipient of the 2024 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize
Why Studying the Microbiome Is Like Playing Ultimate Frisbee July 18, 2023 Postdoc Liz Jones fosters team mentality in science and sports
Betting on Basic Biology June 23, 2023 HMS physician-scientist, former poker player probes cell receptors for clues to treat disease
Ludwig Grants Fund Research on Neurodegeneration June 7, 2023 HMS scientists will conduct basic research on neurodegeneration with therapeutic potential
New Institute to Address Cancer, Immune, Inflammatory Diseases May 9, 2023 Historic $100 million gift given by biotech entrepreneur Gene Lay
7 Faculty Elected to National Academy of Sciences May 4, 2023 Scientists recognized for distinguished research achievements
