The First Precision Medicine for a Genetic Heart Disease September 11, 2025 Discoveries in the Seidman Lab gave way to a novel treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
New Research Building Renamed as Veritas Science Center September 3, 2025 Underscores Harvard Medical School’s commitment to research and discovery
How Subtle Bacterial Shifts Keep Gut Inflammation at Bay August 25, 2025 Study reveals molecular tweaks in gut bacteria maintain immunity, protect against IBD
Unusual Allies: Vagus Nerve Cells Emerge as Defenders Against Flu Damage August 19, 2025 Study finds sensory cells that detect tissue damage, irritants also rein in harmful immune responses…
Research Identifies New Ways To Supercharge Cancer Immunotherapy August 12, 2025 Findings, based on mouse studies, could pave the way for more effective cancer treatments
Could Lithium Explain — and Treat — Alzheimer’s Disease? August 6, 2025 Study: Lithium loss ignites Alzheimer’s, but lithium compound can reverse disease in mice
Medicines That Unleash the Immune System To Fight Cancer July 7, 2025 The story behind the development of immune checkpoint inhibitors, fulfilling the promise of cancer…
Improving Creation of Microglia in a Dish for Brain Research June 10, 2025 More efficient and authentic cell creation enables immune studies, drug development
How Lymphocytes Compete and Collaborate To Protect Against Unknown Viruses May 14, 2025 Julia Merkenschlager explores how secrets of natural immunity can improve vaccines, treatment
Meet Two of the Researchers Selected by the Pope To Promote Science May 5, 2025 Members of Pontifical Academy of Sciences share hopes for improving human health
Inflammation and the Brain: How Immune Activity Can Alter Mood and Fuel Anxiety April 8, 2025 Studies detailing brain-immune crosstalk could inform treatments for autism, anxiety
Study Identifies Gut Sensor That Propels Intestines To Move March 24, 2025 Protein responds to pressure, inflammation, exercise to help food pass through colon