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

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

New study findings could inform the design of treatments for a range of viruses that replicate in…

Research program will continue to explore football’s lifelong effects on former players

As most labs shift to remote work, HMS researchers find ways to keep the science going

Experiments pinpoint weak spot that can make the virus susceptible to gene editing

When the body is fighting infection, the immune system kicks into high gear. Evidence hints at the…

Gut bacteria can alter the protective effects of a gene that wards off type 1 diabetes