Reflections on Neurobiology, Past and Present March 26, 2024 Department co-founder shares thoughts on how far the field has come — and what’s next
How the Body Copes With Airway Closure March 6, 2024 Study in mice reveals gasping reflex triggered by cells in the lungs when the airway is restricted
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
How Does the Brain Make Decisions? February 21, 2024 Mouse study provides insights into communication between neurons during decision-making
How the Brain’s Compass Guides the Body February 7, 2024 A study in fruit flies reveals how the brain’s compass and steering regions make course corrections
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
What Happens in the Brain While Daydreaming? December 13, 2023 Observations in mice hint at role of daydreams in remodeling the brain
Building Models of the Brain to Take Them Apart December 5, 2023 Computational neuroscientist probes how the brain learns, remembers, and decides
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
8 Harvard Medical School Researchers Receive NIH Awards October 26, 2023 Awards support high-risk, high-reward research
10 HMS Researchers Elected to National Academy of Medicine October 19, 2023 Recognized for major contributions to medical science and health