Virology Lab Probes the Dark Matter of Viral Genomes June 12, 2025 Shira Weingarten-Gabbay finds proteins that help immune system ward off viruses
Fish With Legs and Sea Slug Thieves: Lessons From Unusual Organisms June 2, 2025 Corey Allard studies the extremes and exceptions to uncover fundamental biological principles
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
Investigating the Molecular Intricacies of Interoception May 1, 2025 HMS researcher Rachel Wolfson studies how the brain receives signals from gastrointestinal organs
Harvard Medical School Researcher Receives Prestigious 2025 Gairdner Award April 11, 2025 Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas recognized for research on fundamental cell signaling pathway
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
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
Study Identifies Gut Sensor That Propels Intestines To Move March 24, 2025 Protein responds to pressure, inflammation, exercise to help food pass through colon
Research Pinpoints Weakness in Lung Cancer’s Defenses February 7, 2025 Scientists uncover an enzyme that boosts cancer cell metabolism to fuel growth
Regulatory T Cells Found To Safeguard Brain Health, Memory Formation January 28, 2025 Research identifies guardian cells dwelling in the protective layers of the brain
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