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Fundamental biology is key to better listeria treatment and prevention, says Darren Higgins

Center will bring together scientists working to demystify brain-body communication

Underscores Harvard Medical School’s commitment to research and discovery

11 new “outside-the-box” projects seek to illuminate causes, innovative treatments

HMS researcher Rachel Wolfson studies how the brain receives signals from gastrointestinal organs

Study shows how spike protein changes determine the risk of viral outbreaks

Findings could inform the design of treatments to combat infection

Reflecting on research discoveries reported in 2024

First look at neuron-tumor connections illuminates formation, spread

Harvard Medical School expert discusses challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and what lies ahead

The fate of a mutating virus offers important clues for pandemic preparedness

Award helps basic researchers and physician-scientists pursue their boldest ideas