Findings reveal insights about the evolution of gut microbes in response to diet and environment

How SARS-CoV-2 mutations allow the virus to dodge immune defenses

How exactly does SARS-CoV-2 cause disease?

Analysis points to a new culprit in the spread of a common intestinal infection.

$30 million commitment to support research collaboration with HMS toward therapeutic development

Harvard Medical School has received a $5 million gift for Lyme disease research and education

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

HMS course explores social responsibility of scientists

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

Len Blavatnik returns to HMS, discusses philanthropy, science

In a first, scientists map the genetic diversity of microbes residing in the human gut and mouth

Viruses are masterful invaders. Study uncovers key mechanism that allows some of the deadliest ones…