News & Research

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

Underscores Harvard Medical School’s commitment to research and discovery

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

Shira Weingarten-Gabbay finds proteins that help immune system ward off viruses

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

Decades of scientific work turned the tide on a fatal disease.

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

Findings about how cold sore virus evades treatment offer broader clues on drug resistance

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

Study in mice finds a trigger for devastating condition, hints at possible treatment