How A Small Number of Mutations Can Fuel Outbreaks of Western Equine Encephalitis Virus April 4, 2025 Study shows how spike protein changes determine the risk of viral outbreaks
How the Brain Balances Risk and Reward in Making Decisions February 19, 2025 Research in mice identifies brain circuitry that supports certain reward-based decisions
The Science of Love February 10, 2025 What research has gleaned about the most elusive of human experiences
Scientists Uncover Structure of Critical Component in Deadly Nipah Virus January 20, 2025 Findings could inform the design of treatments to combat infection
The Year in Harvard Medical School Science December 18, 2024 Reflecting on research discoveries reported in 2024
How Sound and Vibration Converge in the Brain to Enhance Sensory Experience December 18, 2024 Research may help explain why sense of touch gets stronger, more precise after hearing loss
Why Do Gliomas Tend To Recur in the Brain? December 5, 2024 First look at neuron-tumor connections illuminates formation, spread
Deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Is a Familiar but Formidable Foe August 29, 2024 Harvard Medical School expert discusses challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and what lies ahead
How Thyroid Hormone Fuels the Drive to Explore August 22, 2024 Research in mice reveals role for hormone in altering brain wiring to shape behavior
The Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Weapons Design August 7, 2024 Researchers outline dangers of developing AI-powered autonomous weapons
Evolution Tamed Once-Deadly Western Equine Encephalitis. Should We Still Worry? July 25, 2024 The fate of a mutating virus offers important clues for pandemic preparedness
Five Harvard Medical School Faculty Named HHMI Investigators July 23, 2024 Award helps basic researchers and physician-scientists pursue their boldest ideas